Explore the Family Name Benik
The meaning of Benik
Slovak and Czech (mainly Beník); Polish: from a pet form of the Slovak personal name Beňo and some other local derivatives of Latin Benedictus (see Benedict).
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How common is the last name Benik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Benik' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,476 in popularity and dropped to 68,122 in 2010, marking a -2.48 change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 278 to 289 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistently at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #68,122 | -2.48% |
| Count | 278 | 289 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benik
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Benik', also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the overwhelming majority identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 97.48% in 2000 to 97.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.23% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| 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% |