Explore the Family Name Bindas
The meaning of Bindas
Polish and Slovak: probably from a short form of the personal name Benedykt, Benedikt (see Benedict) or a nickname from the Hungarian word of German origin bindas ‘axe’.
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How common is the last name Bindas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bindas saw a slight dip in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, falling from 54,643 to 56,710, marking a change of -3.78%. However, despite a decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the last name Bindas increased by 1.98%, growing from 353 in 2000 to 360 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by about 7.69%, indicating a smaller overall share in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #56,710 | -3.78% |
| Count | 353 | 360 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bindas
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Bindas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 96.88% and 98.06% respectively. This indicates an increase of 1.22% over the decade. In 2000, approximately 1.98% identified as Hispanic, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census also saw a new entry under the category "Two or more races" for the Bindas surname, showing a percentage of 1.39%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no reported individuals with the surname Bindas in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 98.06% | 1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |