Explore the Family Name Bania
The meaning of Bania
Polish: from bania ‘gourd, globe, round, bulging object’, probably applied as a nickname for a small fat man. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Casimir, Eugeniusz, Henryk, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Bania in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bania has decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bania ranked 45,909 in popularity with a count of 438 people having this surname. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 52,482 and the count of individuals with this surname also declined to 395. This reflects a change of -14.32% in rank and -9.82% in count over a decade, indicating a decrease in the number of people using this surname per 100k population from 0.16 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #52,482 | -14.32% |
| Count | 438 | 395 | -9.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bania
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Bania surname. In 2000, a large majority, 92.47%, identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 89.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 5.02% to 7.09% over the same period. There was a small decrease in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. Notably, by 2010, some people with this surname began identifying with two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.47% | 89.11% | -3.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.02% | 7.09% | 41.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.77% | -13.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |