Explore the Family Name Bednarz
The meaning of Bednarz
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name for a cooper, Polish bednarz. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Zbigniew, Janina, Leszek, Tadeusz, Aloisius, Andrej, Benedykt, Boguslaw, Czeslaw, Danuta, Ewa.
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How common is the last name Bednarz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bednarz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bednarz was ranked 11,937th in popularity and held a count of 2,401 bearers of the name. By 2010, despite an increase in count to 2,462 individuals, the rank had dropped to 12,576th, marking a change of -5.35%. The proportion of Bednarz per 100k people also decreased by 6.74% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,937 | #12,576 | -5.35% |
| Count | 2,401 | 2,462 | 2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.83 | -6.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bednarz
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts within the Bednarz surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identified as White decreased from 97.88% to 96.22%, though this still accounted for the vast majority. There was a noteworthy increase in the Hispanic segment, rising from 0.75% to 1.71%, representing a 128% change. The share of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also increased, reaching 0.65% and 1.10% respectively. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.22% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.71% | 128% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.1% | 46.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.65% | 54.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |