Explore the Family Name Bednarik
The meaning of Bednarik
Czech (Bednařík) and Slovak (Bednárik): from a diminutive of bednář, bednár ‘cooper’ (see Bednar).
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How common is the last name Bednarik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bednarik maintained a consistent presence in the United States from 2000 to 2010, although its popularity slightly decreased. In 2000, it was ranked 41,262nd most common surname and by 2010, it dropped to 43,006th, indicating a decrease of 4.23%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Bednarik surname experienced a marginal increase, going from 498 in 2000 to 503 in 2010 — an increase of approximately 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #43,006 | -4.23% |
| Count | 498 | 503 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bednarik
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Bednarik surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, about 98.39% identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic under the Bednarik surname saw a significant increase during the same period, rising from 1% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010, a 238% increase. The data for other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 95.03% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 3.38% | 238% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |