Explore the Family Name Badham
The meaning of Badham
English, of Welsh origin (Herefordshire): shortened form of the patronymic ap Adam ‘son of Adam’, the spelling having been altered by folk etymology as if from an English placename.
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How common is the last name Badham in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals trends in the popularity of the surname 'Badham'. In 2000, this surname was ranked 68,360th in terms of popularity in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to 74,826th with a decrease of 9.46%. The count of people bearing the surname 'Badham' also decreased from 269 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, marking a drop of 4.09%. Furthermore, the proportion of U.S. citizens with this surname per 100k also declined by 10% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #74,826 | -9.46% |
| Count | 269 | 258 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badham
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the 'Badham' surname. In 2000, 86.62% identified as white, but this figure dropped to 79.84% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also slightly decreased from 3.72% to 3.49%. One significant change was observed within the Black community, where there was an increase from 4.83% in 2000 to 8.53% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic grew from 2.60% to 3.10%. It's also worth noting that in 2010, 5.04% of people with the 'Badham' surname reported having two or more races, a category which wasn’t represented in 2000. No changes were noted for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.62% | 79.84% | -7.83% |
| Black | 4.83% | 8.53% | 76.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.72% | 3.49% | -6.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.1% | 19.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |