Explore the Family Name Bembenek
The meaning of Bembenek
Polish: variant of Bębenek, from bębenek ‘side drum, tambour’ hence presumably a metonymic occupational name for someone who played such a drum. Compare Bambenek.
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How common is the last name Bembenek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bembenek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bembenek was ranked 41,793rd in popularity, with 490 individuals carrying the surname, equating to approximately 0.18 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,237, despite an increase to 514 individuals bearing the name, reducing the proportion per 100k to 0.17. Overall, this represents a minor change of -1.06% in rank and 4.9% growth in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #42,237 | -1.06% |
| Count | 490 | 514 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bembenek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bembenek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.92% and 93.39% respectively. However, there was a small but noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.86% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010, indicating a change of 43.01%. A new category also emerged in 2010, with 1.36% of individuals carrying the Bembenek surname reporting belonging to two or more ethnicities. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 93.39% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 4.09% | 43.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |