Explore the Family Name Becenti
The meaning of Becenti
Hispanic: apparently an altered form of Spanish Vicenti. It is found only among Native Americans (Navajos), mainly in NM and AR.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Becenti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Becenti has shown a slight increase in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 27,085 to 26,576, marking a 1.88% change. This rise corresponds with an increase in the count of people with the surname Becenti, which grew by 9.04%, from 841 individuals in 2000 to 917 in 2010. Nonetheless, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #26,576 | 1.88% |
| Count | 841 | 917 | 9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becenti
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Becenti also significantly shifted during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most notable change was in the White demographic, which saw a 160.56% increase, jumping from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic demographic more than doubled, from 1.78% to 3.6%. However, it's worth noting that the majority of individuals with the surname Becenti identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 96.43% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.02% in 2010. Lastly, there was a small increase in those identifying with Two or more races, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black demographics held no representation both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 96.43% | 93.02% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.6% | 102.25% |
| White | 0.71% | 1.85% | 160.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.42% | 32.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |