Explore the Family Name Benedum
The meaning of Benedum
German (Palatinate): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benedum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benedum has experienced a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Benedum was ranked as the 57,705th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 60,790th position, marking a decrease of approximately 5.35%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 330 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.3%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Benedum per 100k inhabitants declined by 8.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #60,790 | -5.35% |
| Count | 330 | 331 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benedum
As for their ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Benedum identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.27% identified as White and this figure increased to 98.49% in 2010, marking a growth of 1.25%. Other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 98.49% | 1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |