Explore the Family Name Banic
The meaning of Banic
Slovenian and Slovak (Banič); Croatian and Serbian (Banić): patronymic from Ban (Slovak Bán). Compare Banich and Banick.
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How common is the last name Banic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Banic" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it slipped from 82,344 to 86,314, marking a drop of 4.82%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.41%, moving from 213 in 2000 to 216 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people declined by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #86,314 | -4.82% |
| Count | 213 | 216 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banic
As for the ethnic identity associated with "Banic," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the 2000-2010 period. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.24% in 2000 to 93.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 3.29% to 5.09%. There were no "Banic" individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 93.52% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 5.09% | 54.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |