Explore the Family Name Bandura
The meaning of Bandura
1. Polish (also Bańdura): unflattering nickname from bańdura ‘chatterer’. 2. Ukrainian: from bandura ‘bandore’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a musician.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bandura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bandura has increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 52,289 in 2000 to 49,723 in 2010, indicating a rise in its frequency by 4.91%. In terms of actual count, the numbers went up from 373 instances in 2000 to 422 in 2010, which is an increase of 13.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #49,723 | 4.91% |
| Count | 373 | 422 | 13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bandura
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bandura surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.71% to 93.36%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 2.14% to 3.08%, representing a growth of 43.93%. Notably, in 2010, some individuals began identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.36% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.08% | 43.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |