Explore the Family Name Benedek
The meaning of Benedek
Hungarian: from the personal name Benedek, Hungarian equivalent of Benedict. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Dezso, Zoltan, Balazs, Gabor, Kalman, Laszlo, Miklos, Sandor, Szabolcs.
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How common is the last name Benedek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Benedek" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,971st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 53,667th position, showing a change of 4.12%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 342 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, a growth of 12.57%. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #53,667 | 4.12% |
| Count | 342 | 385 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benedek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Benedek", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly linked to people identifying as White. This group made up 95.91% of individuals with the surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 95.06% in 2010. There wasn't any record of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, a change of 60.27%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also increased modestly from 1.75% to 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.06% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.34% | 60.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.82% | 4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |