Explore the Family Name Benbow
The meaning of Benbow
English: from Middle English bend(en) ‘to bend’ + boue, bewe ‘bow’, hence a metonymic occupational name for an archer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benbow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Benbow experienced a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 11,917 to 12,703. This represents a change of -6.6%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Benbow surname increased by 1.0% during the same period, from 2,406 to 2,430. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of -7.87%, moving from 0.89 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,917 | #12,703 | -6.6% |
| Count | 2,406 | 2,430 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.82 | -7.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benbow
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Benbow surname. In 2000, the largest portions were White at 58.81%, followed by Black at 36.99%. By 2010, there were marginal changes with White decreasing to 57.24% and Black increasing to 37.37%. The representation of both Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identity saw increases during this decade, rising by 60.61% and 40.51%, respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races increased by 16.58%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native rose slightly by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.81% | 57.24% | -2.67% |
| Black | 36.99% | 37.37% | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.22% | 40.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.18% | 16.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.53% | 60.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.45% | 7.14% |