Explore the Family Name Bik
The meaning of Bik
1. Polish and Rusyn: variant of Byk, occuring mainly in Lesser Poland. As a Polish name, it may in some cases also be an adaptation of German Bick 1 or 2. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from eastern Yiddish bik ‘ox, bull’. This may be a translation of Shor ‘ox’. Compare Bick 4 and Byk 2. 3. Burmese (Chin): from a name element originally forming part of a compound personal name, meaning ‘most, best’. — Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Bik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bik" saw a significant increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bik was ranked as the 89,549th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 55,619th position, reflecting a change of approximately 37.89%. The count of individuals with the last name Bik also increased from 192 to 369 during this period, marking a growth of 92.19%. Likewise, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people grew from 0.07 to 0.13, indicating an increase of 85.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #55,619 | 37.89% |
| Count | 192 | 369 | 92.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.13 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bik
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bik from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, a majority of individuals with the last name Bik identified as White at 93.75%, however, this figure dropped to 43.09% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander surged dramatically from 5.21% to 53.66% during the same period. Additionally, the data noted the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 1.90% of the Bik surname bearers in 2010. The census data did not record any individuals with the surname Bik identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.21% | 53.66% | 929.94% |
| White | 93.75% | 43.09% | -54.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |