Explore the Family Name Badura
The meaning of Badura
Polish: nickname for a dawdler or time-waster, from the dialect verb badurać (się) ‘to dawdle or waste time’. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Heinz, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Badura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Badura saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 36,232 in 2000 to 39,486 in 2010, marking an 8.98% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Badura surname decreased by 4.62%, from 584 in 2000 to 557 in 2010. This also affected the proportion per 100k people, which declined from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a change of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #39,486 | -8.98% |
| Count | 584 | 557 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badura
The ethnic identity associated with the Badura surname also shifted during that decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.60% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010, a change of 83.21%. Notably, the Black demographic appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 0.90% of individuals with the Badura surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.87% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.51% | 83.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |