Explore the Family Name Bobak
The meaning of Bobak
1. Czech and Slovak (Bobák); Polish and Ukrainian; Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Bobák): nickname from a derivative of Slavic bob (Ukrainian bib) ‘bean, broad bean’. The broad bean, Vicia faba, was a staple food in Europe in the Middle Ages. 2. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Bobák): possibly also a nickname from Slovak bobák ‘worm’ or ‘beetle’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wladyslaw, Franciszek, Tadeusz, Boguslaw, Janina, Krystyna, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Bobak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bobak showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The name dropped in rank from 28,856th place in 2000 to 29,334th in 2010, a 1.66% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.87%, from 776 to 806 people, during the same period. Despite this, the proportion per 100k people diminished by 6.9%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Bobak grew, its relative popularity compared to other surnames fell.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #29,334 | -1.66% |
| Count | 776 | 806 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bobak has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 97.27% in 2010, down slightly from 97.68% in 2000. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero in both years. Interestingly, there's been an increase of 75% in Bobak bearers identifying as Hispanic, although they still make up just 1.12% of all Bobaks. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 30.28%, from 1.42% to 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 97.27% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.12% | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0.99% | -30.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |