Explore the Family Name Babicz
The meaning of Babicz
1. Polish: metronymic or patronymic from baba ‘(old) woman, grandmother’, figuratively a nickname (for a man) meaning ‘coward’. See Baba, compare Babin. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from Babe. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the villages named Babichi in Ukraine and Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aniela, Jacek, Krzysztof, Stanislaw, Waclaw.
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How common is the last name Babicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Babicz experienced a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,827 and had fallen to 78,040 by 2010. This represents a drop in popularity by 47.73%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 368 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, a decline of 33.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.14 to 0.08, signifying a reduction of 42.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #78,040 | -47.73% |
| Count | 368 | 245 | -33.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.08 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babicz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Babicz saw some changes as well between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic with this surname was recorded as 1.36% and 2.72% respectively in 2000 but dropped to 0% in 2010. However, those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.17% to 4.08%, a rise of 88.02%. The percentage of white individuals with this surname slightly increased from 93.75% to 94.29%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 94.29% | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 4.08% | 88.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |