Explore the Family Name Banyas
The meaning of Banyas
1. Ukrainian and Rusyn: occupational name for a miner, from Hungarian bányász (see 2 below), or a nickname from dialect banyas ‘sorcerer, witch doctor’. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Bányász: occupational name for a miner, from bányász, an agent derivative of bánya ‘mine’.
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How common is the last name Banyas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Banyas has grown in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 54,643rd in popularity and had a count of 353 occurrences. By 2010, it had climbed to the 51,830th spot on the popularity list with 401 occurrences, marking a growth rate of 13.6% over the 10-year span. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #51,830 | 5.15% |
| Count | 353 | 401 | 13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banyas
The same Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Banyas surname. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname (98.58%) identified as White, a proportion that slightly decreased to 96.76% by 2010. There was no recorded percentage of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, making up 2.24% of those with the Banyas last name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 96.76% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |