Explore the Family Name Benenati
The meaning of Benenati
Italian (southern, mainly Sicily): from the medieval personal name Benenato, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘well born’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Antonio, Girolamo, Lorenzo, Luciano, Rocco, Vita, Vito.
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How common is the last name Benenati in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benenati has seen slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,200 with a count of 564, making it rather uncommon. By 2010, its rank moved slightly to 37,029 and the count increased by 6.91% to 603. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, its relative popularity compared to other surnames dipped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #37,029 | 0.46% |
| Count | 564 | 603 | 6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benenati
On the topic of ethnicity tied to the surname Benenati, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.33%) followed by Hispanic (3.72%). A very small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races (1.42%). By 2010, although White remained the predominant ethnicity, it had decreased by 5.95% to 88.72%. The Hispanic population saw significant growth, doubling to 7.46%. Additionally, there was a new presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders and an increase in those identifying as two or more races. It's important to note that the data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 88.72% | -5.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 7.46% | 100.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.82% | 28.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |