Explore the Family Name Baynes
The meaning of Baynes
English, Scottish, Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Baines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baynes has seen a steady increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 11,169, but by 2010, it climbed to 10,023 – a rise of 10.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,605 in 2000 to 3,215 in 2010; a growth of 23.42%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Baynes per 100,000 increased by 12.37%, moving from 0.97 to 1.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,169 | #10,023 | 10.26% |
| Count | 2,605 | 3,215 | 23.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 1.09 | 12.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baynes
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baynes, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 60.84% to 58.94%, the Black demographic saw a small increase from 35.66% to 36.73%. Those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, going from 0.84% to 1.65%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation witnessed an exceptional growth of 178.95%, albeit from a low base of 0.19%. Conversely, those associating with Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races saw slight decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.84% | 58.94% | -3.12% |
| Black | 35.66% | 36.73% | 3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.68% | -12.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.65% | 96.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.53% | 178.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.47% | -12.96% |