Explore the Family Name Banyai
The meaning of Banyai
Hungarian (Bányai): habitational name for someone from any of over forty places called with bánya ‘mine’, especially the Transylvanian city of Nagybánya (‘great mine’). This surname is also found in Romania. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Istvan, Vilmos.
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How common is the last name Banyai in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Banyai has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,119 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 383 individuals carrying the surname. Ten years later, despite an increase in the number of people with the surname to 389, its ranking dropped to 53,204. This represents a small decline of 4.08% in rank, while the actual number of people with the surname increased by 1.57%. The proportion of people with the Banyai surname per 100k also decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #53,204 | -4.08% |
| Count | 383 | 389 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banyai
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Banyai. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the name were White, accounting for 95.56% and 94.86% respectively. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname, which rose from 1.83% in 2000 to 3.60% in 2010. However, the share of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both decreased to zero over the same period. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 94.86% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.6% | 96.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |