Explore the Family Name Benfer
The meaning of Benfer
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Benfe or Banfe, near Laasphe in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Benfer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Benfer saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,056 in popularity with a count of 884 and proportion per 100k of 0.33. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 26,833, marking a change of -2.98. However, the count increased to 906 which was a rise of 2.49, but the proportion per 100k declined to 0.31, showing a decrease of -6.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,056 | #26,833 | -2.98% |
| Count | 884 | 906 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benfer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Benfer also underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Benfer surname identified as White (96.61%), followed by Hispanic (0.90%) and Black (0.57%). There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had increased to 97.35%, and the Hispanic category saw growth of 10.00% to reach 0.99%. Meanwhile, there was appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.66%, however, the categories of Black and Two or more races were marked as suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 97.35% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 0.99% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |