Explore the Family Name Bayon
The meaning of Bayon
1. Spanish and Asturian-Leonese (Bayón): nickname from the adjective bayón ‘with the shoulder higher on one side of the body’, also ‘fat, flabby’. 2. Galician (Bayón): in some cases, a habitational name from a place called Baión, Castilianized as Bayón, in Pontevedra (Galicia, Spain). 3. French: derivative of Bay. 4. French: in some cases, a habitational name from a place so named in Gironde.
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How common is the last name Bayon in the United States?
The surname Bayon has seen a rise in popularity in the United States according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Bayon ranked 48,196 in terms of commonality among American surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 41,359, indicating a growth rate of 14.19%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 412 in 2000 to 526 in 2010 - a growth of 27.67%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname rose by 20% over the decade, from 0.15 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #41,359 | 14.19% |
| Count | 412 | 526 | 27.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bayon has also seen changes over time, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant 72.82% of individuals with the Bayon surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure saw a slight increase to 76.81% in 2010. While the proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 18.93% to 13.88% over the decade, the data shows an increasing trend of Bayons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 1.21% to 2.85%. Those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 6.07% to 5.32%, and for the first time in 2010, some Bayons identified with two or more races. There was no recorded change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.82% | 76.81% | 5.48% |
| White | 18.93% | 13.88% | -26.68% |
| Black | 6.07% | 5.32% | -12.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 2.85% | 135.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |