Explore the Family Name Banfill
The meaning of Banfill
English (Surrey) and Irish: variant of Banfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Banfill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Banfill saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Banfill was ranked as the 48,776th most popular surname, but in 2010 it dropped slightly to 50,106th. Despite this, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased by nearly 3%, from 406 in 2000 to 418 in 2010. However, when comparing the proportion of people named Banfill per 100,000 individuals, we see a decrease of 6.67% over the decade, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #50,106 | -2.73% |
| Count | 406 | 418 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banfill
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Banfill. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 94.09% and 94.26% respectively. There was also a small portion who identified as Hispanic, at 2.22% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 2.39% in 2010. Another slice of the Banfill population reported having two or more races, rising from 2.46% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with the surname Banfill who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 94.26% | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.63% | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.39% | 7.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |