Explore the Family Name Bengoechea
The meaning of Bengoechea
Basque: Castilianized form of Bengoetxea, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with beengo ‘ground; below’ and etxe ‘house’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bengoechea in the United States?
The surname Bengoechea demonstrated a slight decline in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 142,819th most popular surname and slipped to the 145,220th position in 2010, marking a 1.68% drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased, with counts rising from 107 in 2000 to 114 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.54%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #145,220 | -1.68% |
| Count | 107 | 114 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bengoechea
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed a significant shift for those bearing the Bengoechea surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased by almost 23%, moving from 62.62% to 48.25%. Concurrently, those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 44.59%, jumping from 34.58% to 50%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.58% | 50% | 44.59% |
| White | 62.62% | 48.25% | -22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |