Explore the Family Name Baynard
The meaning of Baynard
English (of Norman origin): from the Middle English personal name Bainard, via Norman French from ancient Germanic Beinhard, perhaps from bein- ‘leg, bone’ or a supposed element bagin- ‘dispute’ + -hard ‘hard, brave’.
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How common is the last name Baynard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baynard saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,268th most common surname and held a count of 1,509 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 21,019, with a count of 1,251 people, marking a 17.1% decrease in individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 25%, from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #21,019 | -21.72% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,251 | -17.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.42 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baynard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Baynard also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White decreased from 57.26% to 54.36%, while those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 39.30% to 39.65%. The most significant change came from those identifying as Hispanic, who saw an increase of 179.07% over the decade, going from 0.86% to 2.4%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races rose from 1.99% to 2.96%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.26% | 54.36% | -5.06% |
| Black | 39.3% | 39.65% | 0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.96% | 48.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2.4% | 179.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |