Explore the Family Name Bieda
The meaning of Bieda
Polish: nickname for a needy person, from bieda ‘poverty’ (Old Polish biada, bida). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Ludwik, Mieczyslaw, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Bieda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bieda ranked 42,363 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dropped to 43,969 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.79%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname marginally increased from 482 in 2000 to 490 in 2010, indicating a modest rise of 1.66%. Simultaneously, the proportion of people with the Bieda surname per 100k dropped by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #43,969 | -3.79% |
| Count | 482 | 490 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bieda
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the Bieda surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with this last name identified as White, accounting for 93.15% in 2000, which saw a slight increase to 93.88% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic identity was those identifying as two or more races, which decreased from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander formed 1.04% in 2000, growing to 1.22% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic declined from 2.49% to 1.84% over the same period. The census reported no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals having the Bieda surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.15% | 93.88% | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 2.24% | -17.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 1.84% | -26.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.22% | 17.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |