Explore the Family Name Bayus
The meaning of Bayus
1. Rusyn and Ukrainian: nickname from a Slavicized form of Hungarian bajusz ‘a hair under the nose’. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Bajusz, Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland) Bajus, cognates of 1. 3. Americanized form of Lithuanian Bajus.
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How common is the last name Bayus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bayus saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Bayus' ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname, with 453 occurrences. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 49,087th spot with 429 people carrying the name, marking a decline of 5.3%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.76% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #49,087 | -9.93% |
| Count | 453 | 429 | -5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bayus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bayus, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominately White, with a slight decrease from 97.57% in 2000 to 96.27% in 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races was at 1.10% in 2000, the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. The Hispanic representation under this surname experienced a significant increase of 76.52%, rising from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Bayus surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.27% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.33% | 76.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |