Explore the Family Name Bajek
The meaning of Bajek
Polish: nickname for a story teller, from bajać ‘to tell stories’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Mariusz, Mieczyslaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Bajek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bajek has remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010. The rank changed slightly, dropping from 53,420 in 2000 to 53,538 in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.22%. However, the count, or number of people with this surname, increased by 6.34% from 363 in 2000 to 386 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13, meaning that for every 100,000 people, approximately 130 bear the Bajek surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #53,538 | -0.22% |
| Count | 363 | 386 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bajek
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Bajek surname. In 2000, a significant majority, 97.52%, identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 95.85% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native either year. The percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.65% to zero. Interestingly, there were increases in the percentages identifying as Hispanic and Black, which were previously at zero in 2000, but rose to 1.3% and 1.55% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.85% | -1.71% |
| Black | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |