Explore the Family Name Benett
The meaning of Benett
English: variant of Bennett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Benett declined slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,459th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 36,286th place, a decrease of 5.3%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased over this decade, from 622 in 2000 to 617 in 2010, representing a drop of 0.8%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 dropped by 8.7%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #36,286 | -5.3% |
| Count | 622 | 617 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Benett also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group in both years identified as White, increasing from 53.54% in 2000 to 59.32% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased by 15.91%, from 37.78% in 2000 to 31.77% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of people who identify as belonging to two or more races, from 2.57% to 3.08%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell by 23.39%, from 4.66% in 2000 to 3.57% in 2010. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.54% | 59.32% | 10.8% |
| Black | 37.78% | 31.77% | -15.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.66% | 3.57% | -23.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 3.08% | 19.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |