Explore the Family Name Baysa
The meaning of Baysa
Filipino: from Tagalog baysa ‘barn, granary’, a metonymic occupational name for a person who works in a rice granary.
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How common is the last name Baysa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baysa saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Baysa ranked 78,838th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed up to the 62,714th spot, indicating a notable growth by 20.45%. Additionally, the actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 225 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, marking an increase of 41.78%. The proportion of people named Baysa per 100,000 also increased by 37.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #62,714 | 20.45% |
| Count | 225 | 319 | 41.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baysa
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Baysa surname. It shows that a majority of individuals with this name identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, making up 68.44% in 2000 and increasing to 74.61% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease from 11.11% in 2000 to 7.84% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic also decreased during this period, falling by 17.69% and 17.98% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 68.44% | 74.61% | 9.02% |
| White | 16% | 13.17% | -17.69% |
| Two or More Races | 11.11% | 7.84% | -29.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.19% | -17.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |