Explore the Family Name Bayes
The meaning of Bayes
English: variant of Bass 1–3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bayes in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bayes has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 13,319, but by 2010 it dropped to 14,713, marking a decrease of 10.47%. The count also decreased from 2,099 to 2,019, showing a reduction of 3.81%. The proportion per 100k people also dropped by 12.82% from 0.78 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,319 | #14,713 | -10.47% |
| Count | 2,099 | 2,019 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.68 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayes
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bayes, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes observed from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Bayes with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased by 48.84%, while those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase of 71.58%. The white population with this surname saw a minor decrease of 0.19%. There was an increase of 7.56% in the Hispanic population, while the Black population saw a decrease of 17.94%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a slight increase of 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.18% | 88.01% | -0.19% |
| Black | 5.91% | 4.85% | -17.94% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 4.41% | 7.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.63% | 71.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.64% | 48.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.45% | 4.65% |