Explore the Family Name Babic
The meaning of Babic
1. Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak (Babić); Slovenian and Czech (Babič); Slovak (also Babič): metronymic, patronymic or nickname from Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, Slovenian, Czech, and Slovak baba ‘(old) woman, grandmother’, figuratively (for a man) ‘coward’; as a nickname it may denote someone thought to resemble an old woman, or a child raised by his grandmother, or a husband of an old woman. Babić is the third most frequent surname in Croatia. 2. Bosniak, Serbian, and Croatian (Babić): patronymic or nickname from Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian babo ‘father’, a word derived from Turkish baba. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Marko, Borka, Darko, Davorin, Djordje, Drago, Gojko, Goran, Ivica, Jovanka, Lazar, Marijan.
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How common is the last name Babic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Babic has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,783rd most common, but by 2010 it had risen to the 25,701st position, marking a growth of 4.04%. The count, or the number of individuals bearing the Babic surname, also demonstrated an upward trend from 854 in 2000 to 959 in 2010, a 12.3% change. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a slight uptick from 0.32 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #25,701 | 4.04% |
| Count | 854 | 959 | 12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babic
The ethnicity associated with the surname Babic also varied according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Babics identified as White (93.33%), a percentage that increased to 95.93% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease, falling from 4.92% in 2000 to just 1.36% in 2010. A noteworthy rise was observed within the Hispanic community, where the percentage rose from 0.70% to 1.98%, showing a substantial 182.86% change. No Babics identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 95.93% | 2.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.98% | 182.86% |
| Two or More Races | 4.92% | 1.36% | -72.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |