Explore the Family Name Bendle
The meaning of Bendle
1. English: variant of Bendall or Benthall. 2. In some cases an altered form of German Bendel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bendle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bendle saw slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. Occupying the 54,385th rank in 2000, it dropped to the 56,444th position by 2010, representing a decrease in popularity of 3.79%. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 355 to 362 during this period, marking a 1.97% increase. The proportion per 100k also fell by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #56,444 | -3.79% |
| Count | 355 | 362 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bendle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bendle also saw some changes as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White (76.34%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (21.41%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White increased to 78.45%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a decrease to 16.57%. During the same period, the Hispanic representation grew significantly from 1.41% to 3.31%. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with these categories remaining at 0. However, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.38% of individuals identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.34% | 78.45% | 2.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 21.41% | 16.57% | -22.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.31% | 134.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |