Explore the Family Name Bortnick
The meaning of Bortnick
Americanized form of Ukrainian, Jewish (from Ukraine), and Polish Bortnik (Ukrainian standard transliteration Bortnyk): occupational name for a beekeeper, Ukrainian bortnyk. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi.
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How common is the last name Bortnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bortnick has grown in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,119th in frequency but climbed to a rank of 49,087th by 2010. This signifies an uptick of approximately 4%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.01%, rising from 383 in 2000 to 429 in 2010. Among every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the Bortnick surname increased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #49,087 | 3.98% |
| Count | 383 | 429 | 12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bortnick
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bortnick has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, the number of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 98.43% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data shows the emergence of the surname among those who identify with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicities in 2010, where there were previously none recorded in these categories in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 95.8% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |