Explore the Family Name Bendorf
The meaning of Bendorf
German: habitational name from Bendorf, a place near Koblenz (Rhineland).
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How common is the last name Bendorf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bendorf increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bendorf was ranked 41,262 in popularity but improved to a ranking of 40,371 by 2010, a change of 2.16%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period, from 498 to 542, an increase of 8.84%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of individuals with the Bendorf surname per 100k remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #40,371 | 2.16% |
| Count | 498 | 542 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bendorf
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an insight into the ethnicity associated with the Bendorf surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Bendorfs identified as White, accounting for 97.19% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 96.86% by 2010. The data shows that there was no recorded percentage of Bendorfs identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, the pattern changed with 1.11% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.66% as Hispanic. There were no changes in those identifying as two or more races or as Black during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.86% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |