About Bayard
The surname Bayard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "baiard," meaning "bay-colored." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with a bay-colored horse or someone who had a bay-colored coat of arms. The name Bayard is also associated with the legendary knight Bayard, known for his bravery and chivalry, which may have contributed to its popularity as a surname.
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The surname Bayard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bayard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bayard is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bayard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bayard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.