Explore the Family Name Bochniak
The meaning of Bochniak
Polish: 1. nickname or perhaps an occupational name from bochen ‘loaf of bread’. 2. habitational name for someone from the town of Bochnia in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Bochniak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bochniak saw a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,273 in popularity, with 260 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had shifted slightly to 69,996 with the count increasing to 280 people, this change led to an overall increase of approximately 7.69%. However, the proportion of individuals with this name per 100k people decreased by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #69,996 | 0.39% |
| Count | 260 | 280 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bochniak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bochniak also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, 97.31% of those with the surname identified as white, but in 2010, this percentage dropped to 91.43%, indicating a decrease of about 6.04%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.92% in 2000 to 6.43% in 2010, which is a substantial increase of 234.9%. There were no individuals with the surname Bochniak who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 91.43% | -6.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 6.43% | 234.9% |
| 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% |