Explore the Family Name Benenson
The meaning of Benenson
Jewish (from Russia): patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Benye (a pet form of Beniamin; see Bien, Benjamin) + German Sohn ‘son’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vladimir, Boris, Igor, Iosif.
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How common is the last name Benenson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benenson experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 75,219th in 2000 and fell to the 77,788th position in 2010, marking a decline of 3.42%. The overall count of people named Benenson, however, increased slightly by 2.93%, from 239 individuals in 2000 to 246 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #77,788 | -3.42% |
| Count | 239 | 246 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benenson
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Benenson identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage dropped slightly from 94.14% to 93.09%. A small portion of the Benenson population identified as Hispanic in both years, with an increase from 3.35% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010, marking a growth rate of 21.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.14% | 93.09% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 4.07% | 21.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |