Explore the Family Name Bayuk

The meaning of Bayuk

1. Ukrainian: nickname from a derivative of bayaty ‘to narrate’ (compare 2 below). 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Bajuk: nickname from a derivative of bajati ‘to narrate (unbelievable stories)’, also ‘to cast a spell’. Alternatively, a nickname denoting a poor or small, insignificant person, from bajuk, the name of an old small coin (of Italian origin). 3. Turkish: variant of Bayık, which is an ornamental name or nickname from regional bayık ‘honest’.

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How common is the last name Bayuk in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bayuk saw a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Bayuk ranked as the 51,352nd most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 56,836th position, marking a 10.68% decrease. The number of individuals with the Bayuk surname also experienced a decline over this decade, falling from a count of 381 to 359, a reduction of roughly 5.77%. The proportion of individuals with the Bayuk surname per 100k residents also fell by 14.29%.

20002010Change
Rank#51,352#56,836-10.68%
Count381359-5.77%
Proportion per 100k0.140.12-14.29%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayuk

Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the predominant ethnicity associated with the Bayuk surname is White, though there has been a slight decrease in its prevalence. In 2000, 97.64% of people with the Bayuk surname identified as White, and this figure decreased by 2.44% to 95.26% in 2010. The Hispanic community within the Bayuk surname holder population saw an increase, moving from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010 — a notable rise of 59.87%. There were no recorded individuals with the Bayuk surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White97.64%95.26%-2.44%
Hispanic1.57%2.51%59.87%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%