Explore the Family Name Bend
The meaning of Bend
English (Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire): from Middle English bend ‘band, fetter, chain; ribbon, sash, stripe’, for someone who made, wore, or used such items. See also Band 1 and compare Bendy.
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How common is the last name Bend in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Bend' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,936th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 81,458th position, marking a 19.9% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 271 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, a reduction of 14.39%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #81,458 | -19.9% |
| Count | 271 | 232 | -14.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bend
The ethnicity distribution for the surname 'Bend' also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no identified instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White decreased by 6.13%, dropping from 61.99% in 2000 to 58.19% in 2010. However, there was an increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic and Black. For Hispanics, it increased by 17.05% from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. For Blacks, the percentage rose from 33.95% in 2000 to 37.50% in 2010, an increase of 10.46%. No change was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.99% | 58.19% | -6.13% |
| Black | 33.95% | 37.5% | 10.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.02% | 17.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |