Find out how popular the last name Bodansky is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bodansky.

Bodansky, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bodansky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bodansky in America

Bodansky is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bodansky surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bodansky.

The history of the last name Bodansky

The surname Bodansky is of Russian origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the small village of Bodanka, located in the Smolensk region of western Russia. The name itself is derived from the old Russian word "boda," which means "to prick or poke," suggesting that the original bearers of this name may have been involved in some form of hunting or fishing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bodansky surname can be found in the Russian census records from the early 17th century, where a family by the name of Bodanskiy is listed as residing in the town of Vyazma, not far from their ancestral village of Bodanka. It is possible that the name underwent a slight spelling variation during this period, as the Russian language was still in the process of standardization.

During the 18th century, the Bodansky name began to spread across other parts of the Russian Empire, with several members of the family appearing in various official documents and records. Notable among them was Ivan Bodansky, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Nizhny Novgorod from 1732 to 1811.

As the 19th century dawned, the Bodansky surname gained further recognition with the birth of Osip Bodansky (1808-1877), a renowned Russian writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His literary contributions were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Russian literature to this day.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bodansky name made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond, as members of the family emigrated in search of new opportunities. One notable figure from this period was Max Bodansky (1868-1923), an Austrian-born chemist who made significant contributions to the study of enzymes and their role in biological processes.

Another prominent individual bearing the Bodansky surname was Meyer Bodansky (1896-1941), a Russian-born American biochemist who developed groundbreaking methods for the detection and diagnosis of various diseases, including cancer and heart disease. His innovative work in the field of clinical chemistry had a lasting impact on modern medical practices.

While the Bodansky surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and the accomplishments of those who have carried it serve as a testament to the diverse and fascinating origins of names from around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bodansky

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bodansky.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bodansky was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bodansky was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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