Explore the Family Name Banek
The meaning of Banek
1. Croatian: diminutive of Ban. 2. Polish: from a diminutive of the personal name Ban. Alternatively, it can be an adaptation of German Bang or, since it is used mostly in the southern part of Poland, of Czech or Slovak Baník ‘miner’ (see Banik).
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How common is the last name Banek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Banek has seen a slight decrease in popularity rank from 71,610 in 2000 to 72,771 in 2010, representing a change of -1.62%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased by 5.12%, from 254 in 2000 to 267 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #72,771 | -1.62% |
| Count | 254 | 267 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banek
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Banek identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.31% in 2000 to 93.63% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.15% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities dropped from 3.15% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Banek who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 93.63% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 3.75% | 19.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |