Explore the Family Name Badea
The meaning of Badea
Romanian: from the old personal name Badea or a nickname from bade (articulated badea), a term of politeness or common courtesy, addressed to an elderly person.
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How common is the last name Badea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Badea has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,968th in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to 76,768th, marking an increase of 9.65%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 205 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, indicating a growth of 21.95%. However, its proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.08 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #76,768 | 9.65% |
| Count | 205 | 250 | 21.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badea
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Badea. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2010, however, there was a small representation of people who identified with two or more races. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a slight increase from 60% in 2000 to 60.8% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 34.15% to 33.2% over the same period. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, growing from 2.44% in 2000 to 2.8% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60% | 60.8% | 1.33% |
| Hispanic | 34.15% | 33.2% | -2.78% |
| Black | 2.44% | 2.8% | 14.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |