Explore the Family Name Bednorz
The meaning of Bednorz
Polish: Silesian variant of Bednarz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bednorz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bednorz has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,141st most common name in the United States and dropped to the 67,318th position by 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.62%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 296 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, denoting a reduction of 1.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bednorz per 100,000 in the population also saw a decline of 9.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #67,318 | -6.62% |
| Count | 296 | 293 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bednorz
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bednorz, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 89.19% in 2000 to 87.03% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races — from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010, marking an 84.73% change. The representation of Hispanic identity also saw growth, moving from 5.74% in 2000 to 7.85% in 2010, a rise of 36.76%. No individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year, with the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropping from 2.03% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.19% | 87.03% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 5.74% | 7.85% | 36.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.75% | 84.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |