Explore the Family Name Benigno
The meaning of Benigno
Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Benigno, from Latin Benignus meaning ‘kindly, good, benign’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Caesar, Caesar, Enrico, Fiore, Lorenzo, Luigi, Mario, Pedro, Rico, Rocco, Romeo, Vito. Spanish Felipe, Efren, Lourdes, Salvador, Vargas.
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How common is the last name Benigno in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benigno has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,468th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 21,429th spot, marking an 8.69% increase. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 1,010 to 1,220, which translates to a substantial growth rate of 20.79%. This surge in popularity is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.37 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,468 | #21,429 | 8.69% |
| Count | 1,010 | 1,220 | 20.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.41 | 10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benigno
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Benigno between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of White individuals bearing this surname dropped by 14.44% over this decade, from 70.79% to 60.57%, there was a notable increase in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics. Asian/Pacific Islander representation surged by nearly 26%, going from 16.73% to 21.07%. Hispanics saw an even more dramatic increase, with their representation jumping by 67.16% from 10.2% to 17.05%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was either minimal or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.79% | 60.57% | -14.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.73% | 21.07% | 25.94% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 17.05% | 67.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.23% | -30.9% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |