Explore the Family Name Benevides
The meaning of Benevides
Altered form of Spanish Benavides. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Luis, Jose, Bento, Alipio, Ana, Armando, Arnoldo, Domingos, Edgardo, Elena. Portuguese Joao, Serafim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benevides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benevides has seen an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Benevides ranked 19,313th in popularity, this increased by 3.84% to reach a rank of 18,572 in 2010. The count of people with the surname also showed an upward trend, increasing by 14.41% from 1,298 in 2000 to 1,485 in 2010. This indicates that the surname Benevides is becoming more common in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,313 | #18,572 | 3.84% |
| Count | 1,298 | 1,485 | 14.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.5 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benevides
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides some insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Benevides. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase of 74.14% in the Asian/Pacific Islander group carrying the surname. Conversely, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 34.92%. The largest group remained those who identify as White, although it experienced a slight decrease of 3.90%. The Hispanic group saw an increase of 23.45%, while the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups had no recorded changes. Note that any zero value could indicate suppression of data for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.12% | 72.19% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 20.74% | 23.45% |
| Two or More Races | 6.93% | 4.51% | -34.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 2.02% | 74.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |