Explore the Family Name Baranski
The meaning of Baranski
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) (Barański): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Baran or Barany, named with Polish baran ‘ram’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Janusz, Bogdan, Bronislaw, Jacek, Jozef, Thadeus, Wieslaw, Wlodzimierz, Zigmunt.
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How common is the last name Baranski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baranski has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20,167th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 21,288th, marking a decrease of 5.56%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual number of people with the Baranski surname increased marginally from 1,229 in 2000 to 1,231 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,167 | #21,288 | -5.56% |
| Count | 1,229 | 1,231 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baranski
In terms of ethnic identity linked to the surname Baranski, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals carrying this name identify as White, with 96.91% in 2000 and 96.10% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Notably, the proportion of individuals with the Baranski surname who identified as belonging to two or more races also saw a significant rise, up by 75.38% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of people with the Baranski surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.1% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.36% | 16.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.14% | 75.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |