Explore the Family Name Bodek
The meaning of Bodek
Jewish: occupational name from Hebrew bodek ‘ritual slaughtering inspector’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hillel, Arie, Golde, Mayer, Mendel, Zev.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bodek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bodek ranked 65,298 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to 65,782 in 2010, representing a change of -0.74%. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 284 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.99%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #65,782 | -0.74% |
| Count | 284 | 301 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodek
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shed light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bodek. In 2000, 94.72% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure saw a slight increase to 95.35% by 2010. Additionally, the data shows that there has been a shift in ethnicity over the decade with 1.66% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.99% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races dropped from 2.11% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No one with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 95.35% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |