Explore the Family Name Benda
The meaning of Benda
Czech, Slovak, Polish, East German, Slovenian, Hungarian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a short form of local equivalents of the Latin personal name Benedictus (see Benedict).
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How common is the last name Benda in the United States?
The surname Benda saw a moderate increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 12,742 in the United States but rose to 12,164 by 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.54%. The count of individuals with this surname also went up from 2,223 to 2,562, a change of 15.25%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.82 to 0.87, marking a 6.1% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,742 | #12,164 | 4.54% |
| Count | 2,223 | 2,562 | 15.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.87 | 6.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benda
On the ethnic identity front, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate that changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Benda surname are White, although there was a minor decrease from 94.78% to 91.88%. The Hispanic representation grew significantly, from 2.43% to 3.90%, a 60.49% change. There was a similar notable increase in Black representation, from 0.90% to 1.56%, equating to a 73.33% change. Asian/Pacific Islander representation showed a small increase from 0.94% to 1.01%. Interestingly, those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010, making up 1.21% and 0.43% respectively, whereas no such data was present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 91.88% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.9% | 60.49% |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.56% | 73.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.01% | 7.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |