Explore the Family Name Banez
The meaning of Banez
Spanish (Báñez): shortened form of Ibáñez (see Ibanez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juanito, Aida, Arturo, Beatriz, Catalino, Conrado, Domingo, Erlinda, Eugenio, Gaspar, Julio.
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How common is the last name Banez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Banez increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Banez was ranked as the 39,756th most common surname in the United States, with approximately 520 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 34,878 and the count had grown to 647, representing a 12.27% improvement in rank and a 24.42% increase in count. The proportion of people with the surname Banez per 100,000 also increased by 15.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #34,878 | 12.27% |
| Count | 520 | 647 | 24.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banez
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Banez identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group constituted 76.73% of the Banez population, increasing to 79.29% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 6.35% to 6.80% during this time. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic both saw declines, falling from 10.00% to 8.19% and from 6.73% to 5.72% respectively. No individuals with the surname Banez identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.73% | 79.29% | 3.34% |
| White | 10% | 8.19% | -18.1% |
| Two or More Races | 6.35% | 6.8% | 7.09% |
| Hispanic | 6.73% | 5.72% | -15.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |