Explore the Family Name Botwinick
The meaning of Botwinick
Jewish (from Belarus): occupational name for a greengrocer, from Yiddish botvine ‘leaves of beets’ or from Belorussian botva ‘greens’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shifra, Aryeh, Avi, Moshe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Botwinick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Botwinick saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,052 and by 2010, it had slipped marginally to 71,678, marking a change of -2.32%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 261 in 2000 to 272 in 2010. This represents an increase of 4.21%, though the overall proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #71,678 | -2.32% |
| Count | 261 | 272 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Botwinick
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Botwinick using the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.17% of those with the Botwinick surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.59% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly from 1.92% to 1.84%. Interestingly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose to 1.84% in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.59% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.84% | -4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |