Explore the Family Name Bendixen
The meaning of Bendixen
Danish, North German, and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Bendix (see Benedict). Compare Bendickson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Jorgen, Knut. German Hans, Kurt, Adelheid, Claus, Erwin, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Bendixen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bendixen has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Bendixen ranked 35,487 in popularity, dropped to 35,537 by 2010, showing a small change of -0.14. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 600 in 2000 to 633 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.5. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of -4.55, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #35,537 | -0.14% |
| Count | 600 | 633 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bendixen
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Bendixen surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Bendixens identifying as White fell from 92.67 percent to 88.15 percent, a decrease of 4.88. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic — an 84.10 percent rise from 2.83 percent to 5.21 percent. Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw an increase, with the 2000 figure of 0.83 percent rising to 0.95 percent by 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also experienced growth, increasing by 58 percent to reach 4.74 percent in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races remained unaffected and were recorded as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 88.15% | -4.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 5.21% | 84.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3% | 4.74% | 58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.95% | 14.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |