Explore the Family Name Bajana
The meaning of Bajana
Spanish (mainly Bajaña): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bajana in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bajana has seen an increase in its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412 but by 2010, it jumped to a rank of 54,990, marking a significant 25.09% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 246 to 374 during this decade, a growth rate of 52.03%. The proportion of people named Bajana per 100k in the population also rose from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a relative increase of 44.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #54,990 | 25.09% |
| Count | 246 | 374 | 52.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bajana
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bajana, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's a striking predominance of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 94.31% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.39% in 2010. White individuals possessing this last name make up a small percentage, with 4.47% in 2000 decreasing marginally to 4.28% in 2010. Noteworthy is the appearance of the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010 at 1.34%, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. The categories Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy (S) in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.31% | 94.39% | 0.08% |
| White | 4.47% | 4.28% | -4.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |