Explore the Family Name Bajor
The meaning of Bajor
Polish: topographic name from bajor ‘marsh, pond’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Andrzej, Dariusz, Franciszek, Jozef, Jurek, Krystyna, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Bajor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bajor increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 65,133 and rose to 66,553 in 2010, marking a small decline of 2.18 percent in rank. However, the count of people bearing the surname Bajor grew by 4.21 percent, from 285 in 2000 to 297 in 2010. However, despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 9.09 percent, indicating that while the raw number of people with the surname grew, its frequency compared to other surnames declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #66,553 | -2.18% |
| Count | 285 | 297 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bajor
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bajor according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is overwhelmingly white. In 2000, 98.6 percent of those with the surname identified as white, with this proportion dipping slightly to 96.97 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within bearers of the surname, rising to 2.02 percent in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.97% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |