Explore the Family Name Banegas
The meaning of Banegas
Spanish: variant of Benegas, a patronymic composed of Arabic or Jewish ben ‘son’ + the medieval personal name Egas. Compare Vanegas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Miguel, Juan, Juana, Pedro, Estevan, Fernando, Jaime, Javier, Julio Cesar, Manuel, Santos.
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How common is the last name Banegas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Banegas has noticeably increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Banegas was ranked 13,931 in popularity, with a count of 1,986 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, the surname had risen to a rank of 9,320, with a total of 3,493 individuals carrying the name. This represented a significant increase of 33.1% in rank and a 75.88% increase in the count of individuals with this surname. For every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Banegas also rose from 0.74 to 1.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,931 | #9,320 | 33.1% |
| Count | 1,986 | 3,493 | 75.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 1.18 | 59.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banegas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Banegas surname is predominantly associated with individuals of Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 87.81% of individuals with the Banegas surname identified as Hispanic, a percentage that grew to 92.44% by 2010. Other ethnic identities tied to the Banegas surname saw decreases over the same decade. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 42.22%, while those identifying as having two or more races reduced by 76.74%. The percentage of Banegas individuals identifying as White dropped by 34.06%, and those identifying as Black decreased by 23.33%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a reduction of 37.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.81% | 92.44% | 5.27% |
| White | 6.9% | 4.55% | -34.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.37% | 2.09% | -37.98% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.46% | -23.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.26% | -42.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.2% | -76.74% |