Baylis

Baylis Meaning & Origin

About Baylis
The surname Baylis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "baille," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a bailiff or steward, responsible for managing the affairs of a lord or estate. Over time, the surname Baylis has evolved and can be found in various spellings, such as Bayliss or Bayles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Baylis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Baylis: 1,778
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16238
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Baylis 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 Baylis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeɪlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baylis in Braille

Here's how to represent Baylis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Baylis in braille

How to sign the name Baylis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Baylis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Baylis in sign language

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