Explore the Family Name Babak
The meaning of Babak
Czech and Slovak (Babák); Polish: nickname, a derivative of baba ‘old woman, grandmother’ (see Baba, compare Babiak, Babik).
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How common is the last name Babak in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Babak has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. The ranking improved by almost 25%, moving up from the 86,657th most popular name in 2000 to the 65,244th in 2010. In terms of count, there was a substantial upsurge of 52% with the number of individuals bearing the Babak surname increasing from 200 in 2000 to 304 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of approximately 43%, reflecting the growing prevalence of the Babak surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #65,244 | 24.71% |
| Count | 200 | 304 | 52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babak
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Babak as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, making up 97% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.74% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either not available or suppressed for privacy reasons. However, an interesting change is observed in the category of 'Two or More Races'. This category appeared in 2010 with 3.62%, which suggests an increasing diversity within the holders of the Babak surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.74% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |