Explore the Family Name Bainter
The meaning of Bainter
Americanized form of German Bender. Compare Painter.
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How common is the last name Bainter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bainter has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 19,059 in 2000 and slipping to 19,416 in 2010, the popularity of this surname diminished by 1.87 percent. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Bainter surname did increase by approximately 5.37 percent during the same period. This increase reflects a growth from 1,321 individuals in 2000 to 1,392 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 was reported as 0.49 in 2000 which slightly went down to 0.47 in 2010, implying a decline of 4.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,059 | #19,416 | -1.87% |
| Count | 1,321 | 1,392 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bainter
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Bainter surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Bainters identify as White, comprising 96.14% of the population in 2000 and 94.97% in 2010 – a slight decrease of 1.22%. The percentage of Bainters identifying as part of two or more races saw a substantial increase of 71.90%, moving from 1.21% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. There were also incremental increases in the Hispanic and Black communities, with rises of 27.91% and 26.67% respectively. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010, from 0.38% and 0.53% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.97% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.08% | 71.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.65% | 27.91% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0.57% | 26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |