Explore the Family Name Banasiak
The meaning of Banasiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Banas. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Alicja, Andrzej, Krystyna, Slawomir, Zygmund, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Banasiak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Banasiak has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name's rank was 36,917, but by 2010 it had dropped to 40,082, a change of -8.57%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 570 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, indicating a -4.04% change. The proportion of individuals bearing the Banasiak surname per 100k also fell from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, seeing a -9.52% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #40,082 | -8.57% |
| Count | 570 | 547 | -4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banasiak
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Banasiak surname identify as White, with 95.61% in 2000 and 94.33% in 2010. Over this decade, there was a slight decrease (-1.34%) in the proportion of people identifying as White. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic experienced a notable increase, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010 which indicates a significant 167.48% increase. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010, marking a -40.65% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 94.33% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.29% | 167.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.46% | -40.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |