Explore the Family Name Baylis
The meaning of Baylis
English: variant of Bayliss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baylis in the United States?
The surname Baylis, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Baylis was ranked 15,433rd popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 16,238th spot, marking a change of -5.22%. However, the count of the surname increased by 2.01% during the same period, from 1,743 instances in 2000 to 1,778 in 2010. The proportion of the surname per 100k population also saw a decrease from 0.65 to 0.6, a change of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,433 | #16,238 | -5.22% |
| Count | 1,743 | 1,778 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baylis
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Baylis, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights some changes between 2000 and 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 72.69% in 2000 to 69.24% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group, which increased from 23.29% to 24.86%. The proportion of those identifying as Two or more races went up by 42.17%, from 1.66% to 2.36%. Lastly, the Hispanic representation also increased by 52.82%, rising from 1.95% to 2.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.69% | 69.24% | -4.75% |
| Black | 23.29% | 24.86% | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.98% | 52.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.36% | 42.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |