Explore the Family Name Benet
How common is the last name Benet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Benet in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 48,109th, with 413 bearers across the country, translating to a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,072nd rank, with 390 bearers, reflecting a decrease of 10.32% in its ranking and a 5.57% decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 13.33% to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #53,072 | -10.32% |
| Count | 413 | 390 | -5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benet
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Benet, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows various shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Benets identified as White (66.59% in 2000, declining by 8.35% to 61.03% in 2010), while a substantial proportion identified as Hispanic (21.55% in 2000, increasing by 26.13% to 27.18% in 2010). Small percentages also identified as Black (8.47% in 2000, dropping by 30.34% to 5.90% in 2010) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0% in 2000, rising to 3.85% in 2010). There were no Benets who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.69% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.59% | 61.03% | -8.35% |
| Hispanic | 21.55% | 27.18% | 26.13% |
| Black | 8.47% | 5.9% | -30.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |