Explore the Family Name Bubak
The meaning of Bubak
1. Czech and Slovak (Bubák): nickname from bubák ‘bogeyman, spook, fright’. 2. Polish: patronymic from Buba, a nickname from buba ‘ghost, fright’, also ‘fool’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Bubak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bubak' has somewhat increased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking improved slightly from 69,201 in 2000 to 68,949 in 2010, representing a 0.36 percent change. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname rose by 7.55 percent from 265 to 285 during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #68,949 | 0.36% |
| Count | 265 | 285 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bubak
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrated that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Bubak' primarily identified as White. In 2000, this was the ethnic identity of 95.47 percent of individuals with this surname, though it decreased to 92.28 percent by 2010; a change of -3.34 percent. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.64 percent in 2000 to 4.91 percent in 2010, marking an impressive 85.98 percent change. It should be noted, however, that no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 92.28% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 4.91% | 85.98% |
| 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% |