Explore the Family Name Budzik
The meaning of Budzik
Polish: 1. from a pet form of Budz. 2. alternatively, a derivative of the verb budzić ‘to wake’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Karol, Ludwik, Marcin, Wieslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Budzik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Budzik saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd most common, but by 2010, it had slipped to 50,659th place, marking a reduction of 2.21%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Budzik surname increased from 398 to 412 during the same period, a growth rate of 3.52%. This discrepancy can be attributed to overall population growth. However, when viewed proportionally per 100,000 people, the presence of the Budzik name decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #50,659 | -2.21% |
| Count | 398 | 412 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Budzik
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Budzik surname identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.74% identified as such, slightly declining to 97.09% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Budzik surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of the Budzik surname in the Hispanic community between the two census years, increasing to 1.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 97.09% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| 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% |