2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bodnaruk
A Ukrainian surname originating from the region of Polissia, likely derived from the word "bodnar" meaning a cooper or barrel maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Bodnaruk. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bodnaruk surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Bodnaruk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bodnaruk, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bodnaruk
The surname Bodnaruk has its origins in Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, derived from the Ukrainian word "bodnar," which means "cooper" or a maker of wooden casks, barrels, and other containers. The suffix "-uk" is a common Ukrainian surname ending that denotes familial or regional affiliation.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Bodnaruk can be traced back to the Cossack settlements in the Dnieper region of central Ukraine. During this period, the Cossacks played a significant role in the region's history, and many surnames emerged as a way to identify individuals by their occupation, place of origin, or family ties.
Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as church registers and census documents, reveal the presence of individuals bearing the surname Bodnaruk in various regions of Ukraine. These records often provide insights into the lives and occupations of these early Bodnaruks, many of whom were likely involved in the cooper trade or related woodworking professions.
One notable figure with the surname Bodnaruk was Ivan Bodnaruk (1807-1879), a renowned Ukrainian writer and playwright who was born in the village of Nezhylovychi, located in what is now Rivne Oblast, Ukraine. His works, which explored themes of rural life and Ukrainian culture, played a significant role in the development of Ukrainian literature during the 19th century.
Another prominent individual was Hryhoriy Bodnaruk (1845-1917), a Ukrainian historian and ethnographer who dedicated his life to studying and preserving the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people. He published numerous works on Ukrainian folklore, customs, and traditions, making invaluable contributions to the understanding of Ukrainian cultural identity.
In the 20th century, Oleksandr Bodnaruk (1919-1995) gained recognition as a talented Ukrainian sculptor. Born in the village of Khoroshniv, he created numerous works that celebrated Ukrainian national identity and historical figures, earning him widespread acclaim both within Ukraine and internationally.
The surname Bodnaruk has also been associated with several notable military figures. One such figure was Petro Bodnaruk (1895-1968), a Ukrainian soldier who fought in both World Wars and later became a prominent figure in the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada, where he played an active role in the Ukrainian community.
Lastly, Mariya Bodnaruk (1922-2008) was a celebrated Ukrainian folk artist who specialized in intricate embroidery and textile arts. Her works were highly regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship and their ability to capture the vibrant traditions of Ukrainian folk culture.
While the surname Bodnaruk originated in Ukraine and has a strong historical connection to the region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and traditions of its Ukrainian roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bodnaruk
Among Census respondents with the surname Bodnaruk, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bodnaruk bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bodnaruk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 113
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bodnaruk
Bodnaruk appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+9 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 8,412 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bodnaruk surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #146,495 | 5.4% |
| Count | 105 | 114 | 8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bodnaruk bearers went from 105 to 114 (+8.6% change). The surname moved up 8,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #146,495.
FAQ
Bodnaruk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bodnaruk?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Bodnaruk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Bodnaruk?
Bodnaruk ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Bodnaruk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bodnaruk.
Has Bodnaruk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bodnaruk went from 105 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 9 (+8.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Bodnaruk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bodnaruk, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bodnaruk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bodnaruk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bodnaruk (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bodnaruk mean?
A Ukrainian surname originating from the region of Polissia, likely derived from the word "bodnar" meaning a cooper or barrel maker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bodnaruk (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Bodnaruk?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.