Explore the Family Name Bambenek
The meaning of Bambenek
Polish: very rare variant of Bembenek and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bambenek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bambenek saw a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bambenek was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 80,419th spot - a change of 4.22%. The actual count of individuals carrying the Bambenek surname also rose during this decade, increasing by 13.46% from 208 people to 236.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #80,419 | 4.22% |
| Count | 208 | 236 | 13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bambenek
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Bambenek identify as White, with minimal variation between 2000 and 2010 (96.63% to 96.61%). Additionally, a small percentage of Bambeneks identified as Hispanic, with a slight rise in this group from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. There were no changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period, with these ethnicities remaining at 0.00% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.61% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.54% | 5.83% |
| 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% |