Explore the Family Name Bienek
The meaning of Bienek
Polish: variant of Bieniek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bienek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bienek has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 75,695th most popular surname, but fell to 80,926th by 2010, representing a decrease of 6.91%. In terms of count, there were 237 individuals with this surname in 2000, falling marginally to 234 individuals in 2010. This means for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.09 in 2000 and 0.08 in 2010 named Bienek - a decline of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #80,926 | -6.91% |
| Count | 237 | 234 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bienek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bienek, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was almost no change from 2000 to 2010. The surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, accounting for 96.62% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.01% in 2010. There was a small representation within the Hispanic community, at 2.53% in 2000, however, this disappeared completely by 2010. There was no record of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 97.01% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |