Explore the Family Name Bencomo
The meaning of Bencomo
Spanish (Canary Islands): reportedly of Guanche origin, but unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Ramon, Armando, Raul, Eloy, Esteban, Pedro, Alicia, Felipe, Fernando, Jesus.
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How common is the last name Bencomo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bencomo' has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,852nd most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 12,156th position, an increase of about 12.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 28.09% over this period, growing from 2,001 in 2000 to 2,563 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Bencomo per 100,000 residents climbed by 17.57%, from 0.74 to 0.87.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,852 | #12,156 | 12.24% |
| Count | 2,001 | 2,563 | 28.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.87 | 17.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bencomo
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname 'Bencomo', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 3.17% over the decade. This ethnic identity represented 90.20% in 2000 and increased to 93.06% in 2010. The second largest group identified as White, although their share decreased significantly, from 7.95% in 2000 to 5.81% in 2010, a change of -26.92%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, a small percentage of Black ethnicity appeared in 2010, at 0.35%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 1.35% in 2000 to 0.55% in 2010, a drop of -59.26%. No data was available for those identifying with two or more races in 2010, while in 2000 it was 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.2% | 93.06% | 3.17% |
| White | 7.95% | 5.81% | -26.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 0.55% | -59.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |