Explore the Family Name Bendele
The meaning of Bendele
German: probably from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Pantaleon (see Pantaleo). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Fritz, Erwin, Goetz.
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How common is the last name Bendele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bendele has shown a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bendele ranked 29,390th but by 2010, it moved up to the 27,625th spot, reflecting a 6.01% increase in rank. The count of people with the Bendele surname also increased during this decade, with 758 individuals in 2000 and 871 in 2010, showing a 14.91% growth. This resulted in an increase in the proportion of Bendeles per 100k people from 0.28 to 0.3, marking a 7.14% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #27,625 | 6.01% |
| Count | 758 | 871 | 14.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bendele
When looking at the ethnic identity linked to the Bendele surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, which was 89.97% in 2000 and fell slightly to 86.57% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname showed a significant increase of 47.77%, moving from 8.31% in 2000 to 12.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black fell from 0.66% to 0.57%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the Bendele surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 86.57% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 8.31% | 12.28% | 47.77% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0.57% | -13.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |