Explore the Family Name Bendell
The meaning of Bendell
1. English (Hampshire): variant of Bendall or Benthall. 2. In some cases probably an altered form of German Bendel.
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How common is the last name Bendell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bendell" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the Bendell surname was ranked 58,692 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 61,436, marking a 4.68% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Bendell surname marginally increased from 323 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.24%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #61,436 | -4.68% |
| Count | 323 | 327 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bendell
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Bendell surname, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying this name identify as White. This group's percentage increased slightly from 95.98% in 2000 to 96.94% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noted decline in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.55% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Moreover, there were no recorded individuals with the Bendell surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 96.94% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |