Explore the Family Name Baranek
The meaning of Baranek
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Slovak and Czech (almost exclusively Baránek): from a diminutive of Baran ‘ram’. Some characteristic forenames: Slovak and Czech Milan, Jaroslav, Stanislav.
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How common is the last name Baranek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baranek saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite its rank dropping from 38,771 to 38,484, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 7.28%, from 536 to 575. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #38,484 | 0.74% |
| Count | 536 | 575 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baranek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Baranek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease of 0.11% over the decade. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a growth of 70.54%. A small percentage of individuals identified as belonging to two or more races; however, this group saw a decline of 41.61% in these ten years. No individuals with the Baranek surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.35% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.91% | 70.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0.87% | -41.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |