Explore the Family Name Bochenek
The meaning of Bochenek
Polish: from bochenek, a diminutive of bochen ‘loaf (of bread)’; presumably a metonymic occupational name for a baker. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Jerzy, Zigmund, Andrzej, Beata, Casimir, Genowefa, Krzysztof, Ryszard, Stanislaw, Wieslaw, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Bochenek in the United States?
The surname Bochenek has seen slight changes in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked at 26,332 and increased to 26,932 by 2010. This change indicates a -2.28% shift in popularity. The number of individuals with this surname also rose slightly from 872 in 2000 to 901 in 2010, a 3.33% increase. However, the proportion of people with the surname Bochenek per 100k decreased marginally from 0.32 to 0.31, a -3.12% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #26,932 | -2.28% |
| Count | 872 | 901 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bochenek
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those carrying the Bochenek surname identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.79% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.23% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was an increase in people identifying as belonging to two or more races (from 1.03% to 1.66%), and those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.03% to 1.66%). There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Any specific figures for the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.23% | -1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.66% | 61.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.66% | 61.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.55% | -3.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |