Explore the Family Name Bednarski
The meaning of Bednarski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bednary, Bednarze, or Bednarskie. 2. Jewish (from Poland): patronymic from Polish bednarz, an occupational name for a cooper (see Bednarz). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Piotr, Tomasz, Zbigniew, Bronislawa, Danuta, Dorota, Janusz, Krzysztof, Pawel, Wieslaw, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Bednarski in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bednarski experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bednarski was ranked 18,447th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 18,819th, a decrease of 2.02%. Despite this decline in ranking, the number of individuals with the Bednarski surname actually increased during this period. In 2000, there were 1,382 people bearing this surname, while in 2010, the count rose to 1,455, marking an increase of 5.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,447 | #18,819 | -2.02% |
| Count | 1,382 | 1,455 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bednarski
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the surname Bednarski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of White individuals from 98.05% in 2000 to 97.11% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also grew from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010, showing a 28.75% change. Additionally, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. No change was reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.11% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.58% | 81.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.03% | 28.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |