Explore the Family Name Beninato
The meaning of Beninato
Italian: from a variant of the personal name Benenato (see Benenati). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Concetto, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beninato in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beninato saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beninato was ranked 75,938 and dropped to 81,772 in 2010, showing a change of -7.68%. The number of individuals with the Beninato surname also decreased from 236 to 231 over the same period, representing a change of -2.12%. The proportion of people named Beninato per 100,000 also dipped by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #81,772 | -7.68% |
| Count | 236 | 231 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beninato
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Beninato, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a predominant white ethnic identity associated with the name. In 2000, 94.92% of those with the Beninato surname identified as white, which increased slightly to 96.10% in 2010. A small percentage, 2.54% in 2000 and 2.16% in 2010, identified with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of people with the Beninato surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 96.1% | 1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.16% | -14.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |