Explore the Family Name Bienkowski
The meaning of Bienkowski
Polish (Bieńkowski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bieńkowice, Bieńkowiec, or Bieńkowo. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Dariusz, Grzegorz, Henryk, Iwona, Jerzy, Mariusz, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Bienkowski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bienkowski ranks 34,223 in popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease from a rank of 33,380 in 2000. The number of people with the Bienkowski surname has shown a small increase over the decade, rising from 645 individuals in 2000 to 663 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.79%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Bienkowski surname slightly decreased by 8.33%, standing at 0.22 in 2010 compared to 0.24 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #34,223 | -2.53% |
| Count | 645 | 663 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bienkowski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that those bearing the surname Bienkowski are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.90% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and by 2010, this proportion had increased slightly to 98.04%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 35.19% over the decade, reducing from 2.33% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within the Bienkowski population during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 98.04% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.51% | -35.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |