Explore the Family Name Bayha
The meaning of Bayha
German: variant of Beha, itself a variant of Böhm (see Bohm). Some characteristic forenames: German Hedwig, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bayha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bayha has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 66,476 in 2000, it climbed to a rank of 66,164 by 2010, reflecting a 0.47% change. In terms of count, the people bearing this surname increased from 278 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, marking a 7.55% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant over these ten years, sitting at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #66,164 | 0.47% |
| Count | 278 | 299 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayha
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bayha identify as white, although there has been a slight decrease in this group. In 2000, 94.96% identified as white, but by 2010, this number had fallen to 91.64%. There's no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, from 2.52% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010, marking a 46.03% increase. Additionally, 2010 saw some individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, making up 2.34% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 91.64% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.68% | 46.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |