Explore the Family Name Baynham
The meaning of Baynham
Welsh and English (West Midlands): variant of Welsh Bennion.
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How common is the last name Baynham in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baynham has seen a steady increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Baynham ranked as the 43,708th most popular surname, but by 2010 had climbed to the 40,800th spot, marking a change of 6.65%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose by 15.05%, from 465 in 2000 to 535 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Baynham surname per 100k also increased by 5.88%, indicating that its popularity was not simply due to overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #40,800 | 6.65% |
| Count | 465 | 535 | 15.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baynham
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Baynham surname, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Baynhams identifying as White declined slightly, from 61.72% to 58.69%, while those identifying as Black rose from 35.27% to 39.25%. Interestingly, in 2000, a small 2.58% identified as being of Two or more races, however, this figure dropped to 0% in 2010. The census data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. An emerging group within the Baynhams is the Hispanic community, which was not represented in 2000 but made up 1.12% of the Baynhams in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.72% | 58.69% | -4.91% |
| Black | 35.27% | 39.25% | 11.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |