Explore the Family Name Beniquez
The meaning of Beniquez
Hispanic (Puerto Rico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beniquez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beniquez increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,812th in the United States and rose to 60,045th by 2010, representing a 5.9% change. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname grew from 292 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 15.07%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #60,045 | 5.9% |
| Count | 292 | 336 | 15.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beniquez
When looking at ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals bearing the Beniquez surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage decreased slightly from 95.55% to 91.96%, respectively. There was an increase in those identifying as White, moving from 3.42% to 5.06% over the decade. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, some individuals identified themselves as Black, making up 2.08% of the Beniquez population. No change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with data either remaining at zero or being suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.55% | 91.96% | -3.76% |
| White | 3.42% | 5.06% | 47.95% |
| Black | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |