Explore the Family Name Benedix
The meaning of Benedix
German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Benediktus (see Benedict).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benedix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benedix saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,178th, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 53,072, which is a 5.77% decrease. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 392 in 2000 to 390 in 2010. This represents a marginal drop of 0.51%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Benedix per 100,000 decreased by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #53,072 | -5.77% |
| Count | 392 | 390 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benedix
The ethnicity distribution for the Benedix surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained primarily White with a minor decline from 95.66% in 2000 to 94.10% in 2010. However, some minor changes were noted within other groups over the decade. There was an increase in those identifying as Two or more races, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010, which is a change of 43.02%. Also, the Hispanic representation within the Benedix surname increased from 0% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Benedix surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 94.1% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.56% | 43.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |