Explore the Family Name Bainer
The meaning of Bainer
English: perhaps a late development of Baynard, with loss of the final d. The earliest record found of this name in Britain, spelled Bayner, is dated 1546.
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How common is the last name Bainer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bainer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bainer was ranked 71,143 in popularity, with 256 individuals carrying the name; by 2010, it had dropped to rank 84,748, with 221 people bearing the surname — an overall decrease of around 13.67%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the Bainer surname per 100,000 population also fell from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a decline of roughly 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #84,748 | -19.12% |
| Count | 256 | 221 | -13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bainer
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bainer surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 91.41% in 2000 to 88.69% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or having two or more races were a small portion of the Bainer population, with both categories seeing minor changes over the decade. Notably, the Hispanic representation among Bainers grew from 0% in 2000 to 4.98% in 2010. There were no recorded Bainers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 88.69% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 3.17% | 1.28% |
| Black | 3.91% | 3.17% | -18.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |