Explore the Family Name Banich
The meaning of Banich
Americanized form of Slovenian and Slovak Banič, Croatian and Serbian Banić (see Banic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Banich in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Banich has changed over time. In 2000, it ranked at 93,006 and decreased to 110,825 in 2010, resulting in a change of -19.16 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 183 in 2000 to 159 in 2010, marking a -13.11 percent change. The proportion per 100k people dropped by -28.57 percent from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #110,825 | -19.16% |
| Count | 183 | 159 | -13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banich
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Banich identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 92.90 percent to 90.57 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 4.92 to 9.43 percent in the same period. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Some data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 90.57% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.92% | 9.43% | 91.67% |
| 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% |