Explore the Family Name Banford
The meaning of Banford
English: variant of Bamford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Banford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Banford has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,885 but fell to 42,308 by 2010, marking a 6.07% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 518 to 513, a decrease of nearly 1%. The proportion of people named Banford per 100,000 also decreased by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #42,308 | -6.07% |
| Count | 518 | 513 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banford
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Banford, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the proportion of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 71.62% to 68.42%, a fall of about 4.47%, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 231.85%, jumping from 1.35% to 4.48%. There was also a noticeable increase in the percentage of Hispanics using the surname, rising from 1.16% to 2.34%, marking an increase of 101.72%. The proportion of those identifying as Black declined marginally from 24.52% to 23.98%, a decrease of 2.2%. Lastly, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.62% | 68.42% | -4.47% |
| Black | 24.52% | 23.98% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 4.48% | 231.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.34% | 101.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |