Explore the Family Name Bednarek
The meaning of Bednarek
Polish: from a diminutive of bednarz ‘cooper’ (see Bednarz). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Stanislaw, Bogdan, Casimir, Janina, Karol, Wieslaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Bednarek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bednarek saw a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 20,343 and increased slightly in rank to 20,285 by 2010, representing a change of 0.29. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,215 in 2000 to 1,311 in 2010, marking a 7.9% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.45 to 0.44, indicating a -2.22% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,343 | #20,285 | 0.29% |
| Count | 1,215 | 1,311 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.44 | -2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bednarek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of those with the Bednarek surname identify as White, making up 97.53% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.71% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as Two or more races grew from 0.41% in 2000 to 0.46% in 2010, marking a change of 12.20%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010, a -12.18% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.71% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.37% | -12.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 0.46% | 12.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |