Explore the Family Name Bujak
The meaning of Bujak
Polish: nickname either from Old Polish bujak ‘impertinent person’, or from bujać ‘to develop or grow quickly’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Boguslaw, Czeslawa, Danuta, Dariusz, Ewa, Halina, Henryk, Leszek, Miroslaw, Tadeusz, Witold.
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How common is the last name Bujak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bujak saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bujak was ranked 34,904 in terms of popularity, but it slipped to 36,204 by 2010, showing a decline of approximately 3.72%. Despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 612 in 2000 to 619 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 1.14%. However, when considering the surname's prevalence per 100,000 people, there was a reduction of around 8.7%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #36,204 | -3.72% |
| Count | 612 | 619 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bujak
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bujak underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 94.12% in 2000 to 95.32% in 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.29% to 2.75%. However, there were significant reductions in the proportions of Bujaks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped by 44.90%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by 50.31%. No Bujaks identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 95.32% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.75% | 20.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0.81% | -44.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0.81% | -50.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |