Explore the Family Name Bacani
The meaning of Bacani
1. Filipino: unexplained. 2. Croatian (Bačani and Baćani): possibly a derivative of Bača and Baća ‘senior shepherd’ (see Baca 2). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Bienvenido, Diosdado, Adelino, Adoracion, Alfredo, Alicia, Asuncion, Bernardo, Delfin, Dionisio, Dominador.
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How common is the last name Bacani in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bacani has seen a notable increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bacani ranked 31,126th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 26,313th. This represents a change of 15.46 percent. The total count of people sharing this surname also increased during this period, from 705 in 2000 to 928 in 2010, marking a 31.63 percent growth rate. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed an upward trend from 0.26 to 0.31, indicating an increase of 19.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #26,313 | 15.46% |
| Count | 705 | 928 | 31.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.31 | 19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bacani
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bacani, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 81.70 percent in 2000 to 83.84 percent in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races rose slightly from 5.53 percent to 5.82 percent over the same time frame. The white demographic saw a decrease, dropping from 9.79 percent in 2000 to 6.90 percent in 2010. There was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.42 percent to 3.02 percent, a change of 112.68 percent. Neither the Black nor the American Indian and Alaskan Native categories recorded any presence for the surname Bacani in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.7% | 83.84% | 2.62% |
| White | 9.79% | 6.9% | -29.52% |
| Two or More Races | 5.53% | 5.82% | 5.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 3.02% | 112.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |