Explore the Family Name Baunach
The meaning of Baunach
German: habitational name from a place near Bamberg called Baunach, which lies near the confluence of the Baunach river with the Main. Some characteristic forenames: German Albrecht.
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How common is the last name Baunach in the United States?
According to the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baunach was ranked at 74,398 in popularity in 2000 and fell a bit to 78,316 in 2010, reflecting a change of -5.27%. The count for the surname slightly increased from 242 people in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #78,316 | -5.27% |
| Count | 242 | 244 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baunach
When it comes to ethnic identity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Baunach surname identify as white; this percentage slightly decreased from 95.04% in 2000 to 94.26% in 2010. From 2000 to 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname identifying as black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic over this decade, amounting to 2.46% and 2.05% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 94.26% | -0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |