Explore the Family Name Bajorek
The meaning of Bajorek
Polish: topographic name for someone who lived by a marsh, from a diminutive of bajor ‘marsh, pond’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislawa, Grzegorz, Henryk, Ignacy, Ireneusz, Jozefa, Krzysztof, Pawel.
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How common is the last name Bajorek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bajorek saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bajorek ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to 41,579th. The number of people bearing this last name, however, showed a marginal increase, going from 509 individuals in 2000 to 523 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.75%. Despite this increase in absolute terms, the proportion of individuals named Bajorek per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #41,579 | -2.75% |
| Count | 509 | 523 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bajorek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bajorek, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.27% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly fell to 95.79% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.16% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010, indicating a change of 24.07%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.79% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.68% | 24.07% |
| 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% |