Explore the Family Name Bendler
The meaning of Bendler
German: occupational name for a maker or seller of ribbons and cords, from an agent derivative of Middle High German bendel ‘ribbon, cord’ (see Bendel).
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How common is the last name Bendler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bendler saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th in popularity but dropped to the 61,899th spot by 2010, marking a 9.51% decrease. The number of individuals with the Bendler surname also declined slightly during this period, from 338 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a drop of 4.14%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Bendler per 100,000 decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #61,899 | -9.51% |
| Count | 338 | 324 | -4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bendler
The ethnicity associated with the Bendler surname indicates that it is predominantly White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.45% of Bendlers identified as White, a figure which slightly declined to 95.06% by 2010. There was a noted increase in the percentage of Bendlers identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.07% in 2000 to 3.7% in 2010, a remarkable growth of 78.74%. However, there were no recorded Bendlers of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.06% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.7% | 78.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |