Explore the Family Name Babinec
The meaning of Babinec
Czech: unflattering nickname from old Czech babinec ‘coward’, a derivative of baba ‘(old) woman’. Compare Baba.
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How common is the last name Babinec in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Babinec saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 62,189th place, indicating a change of -4.6%. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this name increased slightly from 318 to 322, a change of 1.26%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 0.12 to 0.11, a change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,189 | -4.6% |
| Count | 318 | 322 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babinec
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Babinec identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.54% to 95.03%. A small percentage (1.57%) identified as being of two or more races in 2000, though this count dropped to zero by 2010. Moreover, while no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.80% of individuals with the Babinec surname identified as such. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.03% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |