Explore the Family Name Banaszak
The meaning of Banaszak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Banasz (see Banas).
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How common is the last name Banaszak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Banaszak has experienced a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,817 in popularity with 1,179 people bearing the name. However, by 2010, the popularity rank decreased to 21,750 despite a growth in the actual count to 1,196 individuals. This signifies a -4.48% change in rank but a 1.44% increase in the count of people with the surname. The proportion per 100,000 also declined from 0.44 to 0.41, indicating a drop of -6.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,817 | #21,750 | -4.48% |
| Count | 1,179 | 1,196 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banaszak
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Banaszak. In 2000, the majority of those possessing the surname identified as White (97.96%), a figure that slightly dipped to 96.91% in 2010. In terms of other ethnic identities, Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, a hefty 145.59% change. There was no change for those identifying as two or more races, maintaining a steady 0.59%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline of -15.25%, dropping from 0.59% to 0.50%. No Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity was recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 96.91% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.67% | 145.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.5% | -15.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |