Explore the Family Name Benesch
The meaning of Benesch
1. Germanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Croatian Beneš (see Benes). 2. Germanized form of Sorbian B’eńeš and Bjenješ: Czech-influenced (see 1 above) variant of B’eniš and Bjeniš (see Benisch). Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Horst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Benesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Benesch saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,652nd most popular surname in the United States with 663 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 34,878 and the count had marginally decreased to 647, representing a change of -2.41%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Benesch per 100k also showed a downward trend of -12.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #34,878 | -6.82% |
| Count | 663 | 647 | -2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benesch
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Benesch identified as White in both 2000 (96.83%) and 2010 (94.44%), although there was a slight decrease over this period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small rise in individuals who identified with two or more races, from 1.36% to 1.39%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (0.77%) of individuals with the Benesch surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, where no such representation was shown in the 2000 data. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.44% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.94% | 116.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.39% | 2.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |