UK surname
An English occupational surname referring to a person who transported goods, from the Old French word "baillier" meaning "to carry."
In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Baylor surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 15, ranked #37,092, down from #33,498 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Ash-near-Sandwich, Bedminster and Hull Holy Trinity. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baylor is 101 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 400.0%.
1881 census count
3
Ranked #33,498
Modern count
15
2016, ranked #37,092
Peak year
1861
101 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Baylor surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Baylor surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 26 | #28,667 |
| 1861 | historical | 101 | #20,955 |
| 1881 | historical | 3 | #33,498 |
| 1891 | historical | 72 | #27,804 |
| 1901 | historical | 8 | #33,289 |
| 1911 | historical | 24 | #30,800 |
| 1997 | modern | 21 | #35,692 |
| 1998 | modern | 31 | #34,740 |
| 1999 | modern | 23 | #35,612 |
| 2000 | modern | 23 | #35,588 |
| 2001 | modern | 19 | #35,866 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 17 | #36,342 |
| 2005 | modern | 15 | #36,621 |
| 2006 | modern | 17 | #36,517 |
| 2007 | modern | 18 | #36,537 |
| 2008 | modern | 17 | #36,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 17 | #36,753 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 16 | #36,932 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 12 | #37,342 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 16 | #36,978 |
| 2016 | modern | 15 | #37,092 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Ash-near-Sandwich, Bedminster, Hull Holy Trinity, Kingston-on-Thames and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ash-near-Sandwich | Kent |
| 2 | Bedminster | Somerset |
| 3 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 4 | Kingston-on-Thames | Surrey |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Baylor surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Baylor, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Baylor surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Baylor household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Baylor is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baylor is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Baylor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Baylor originated in France and is believed to have derived from the French word "bailleur," which means "steward" or "keeper." The name is thought to have first appeared in the region of Normandy, where it was likely used to identify someone who worked as a steward or overseer on a large estate or manor.
The earliest recorded instance of the Baylor surname dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name was spelled "Bayllur" in this historical document.
In the 12th century, the Baylor family established themselves in the village of Bailleuil, located in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. This village name is believed to have influenced the spelling of the surname over time, leading to variations such as "Bailleuil" and "Baillor."
One of the earliest prominent individuals with the surname Baylor was Sir Richard Baylor, who lived in the 14th century and served as a knight under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Another notable Baylor was John Baylor, who was born in 1650 in Clermont, France, and later emigrated to Virginia, where he became a prominent landowner and politician.
In the 17th century, several members of the Baylor family left France and settled in England, where the surname began to appear in various records. One such individual was William Baylor, who was born in 1635 in London and later became a successful merchant and landowner in Virginia.
Another significant figure with the Baylor surname was Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, a Confederate officer during the American Civil War. He was born in 1793 in Kentucky and served as a general in the Confederate Army, participating in several major battles, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Battle of Corinth.
Throughout its history, the Baylor surname has been associated with various place names, including Bailleuil in France, as well as Baylor County in Texas, which was named after Henry W. Baylor, a surveyor and early settler in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baylor surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 2 Baylors recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.05x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 2 | 14.05x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 30.86x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 1 Baylors recorded in 1881 and an index of 39.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 1 | 39.22x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 126.58x |
| Wandsworth | 1 | 357.14x |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Baylor surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Baylor households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Escavator (Navvy) | 1 |
| Tailors Cutter | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Baylor surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 15 in 2016. That gives Baylor a modern rank of #37,092.
An English occupational surname referring to a person who transported goods, from the Old French word "baillier" meaning "to carry."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baylor bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.