Explore the Family Name Benco
The meaning of Benco
1. Slovak (mainly Benčo): from a pet form of a personal name derived from Latin Benedictus (see Benedict, compare Benko). 2. Americanized form of Croatian, Slovenian or other Slavic Benko, or of its Hungarian cognates Benkó, Benkő. This is also an Italianized form of the Slovenian name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Benco" has declined in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 100,194 in terms of popularity but fell to 118,185 in 2010, denoting a decrease of nearly 18%. The count of individuals with this surname also lessened from 167 to 147 during this period, marking an approximate reduction of 12%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Benco per 100,000 residents descended slightly from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #118,185 | -17.96% |
| Count | 167 | 147 | -11.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benco
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname "Benco," the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that those identifying as White remained the most dominant group across both years, with a marginal increase from 91.62% in 2000 to 91.84% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities constituted 4.79% in 2000; however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. The Hispanic community surfaced in 2010, making up 4.76% of people with this surname. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.62% | 91.84% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |