Bayes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Bayes ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bayes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bayes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 201
Agricultural Labourer 26
Laundress 16
Farm Labourer 15
General Labourer 12
Living On Own Means 11
Domestic Servant 11
Labourer 10
Dress Maker 8
General Servant 8
General Servant Domestic 7
Brick Layer 7
Farmer 7
Carpet Weaver 7
Farm Servant 6
Living On Her Own Means 6
Draper Assistant 5
Governess 5
At School 5
Shoe Finisher 5
Fisherman 5
House Keeper 4
Coal Miner 4
Errand Boy 4
Currier Leath 4

Bayes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Boyes 80% 19,042
2 Boys 60% 9,593
3 Bayes 100% 7,798
4 Bays 80% 3,272
5 Boyse 40% 642
6 Byas 60% 564

Did you know?

The surname Bayes is the 3rd most popular variant of Boyes.

Search for the Bayes family