Explore the Family Name Babka
The meaning of Babka
1. Czech, Slovak, and Polish: nickname from babka, a diminutive of baba ‘(old) woman, grandmother’, figuratively ‘coward’ (see Baba). 2. Czech: nickname from babka, a type of edible mushroom, used for someone who looks like this mushroom.
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How common is the last name Babka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Babka shows a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 56,826 and by 2010, it had dropped to 60,045, marking a 5.66% decrease in rank. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 336 between 2000 and 2010. This resulted in a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, reflecting an overall decline of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,045 | -5.66% |
| Count | 336 | 336 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Babka, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.21% in 2000 to 94.94% in 2010. No individuals were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, in 2010, approximately 2.98% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 94.94% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |