Explore the Family Name Banet
The meaning of Banet
1. French: derivative of Bane ‘hamper, large basket’. 2. French: from a variant of the personal name Benet, a regional form of Benoît (see Benoit). 3. Jewish (from Poland): variant of Benet 2.
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How common is the last name Banet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Banet witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked at 40,335 in 2000, it slipped to 40,909 in the 2010 census, marking a -1.42% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 511 to 533, an increase of 4.31%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a small decrease, dropping from 0.19 to 0.18, demonstrating a -5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #40,909 | -1.42% |
| Count | 511 | 533 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banet
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Banet surname is overwhelmingly associated with white individuals, accounting for approximately 96.48% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.81% by 2010. Hispanic representation also increased over this period, rising from 0.98% to 1.13%, marking a 15.31% change. Individuals identifying as two or more races comprised 1.37% of those with the Banet surname in 2000, but were not represented in the 2010 data. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in either year's census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 96.81% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.13% | 15.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |