Explore the Family Name Benison
The meaning of Benison
1. English: variant of Bennison. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Benenson. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Tikva.
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How common is the last name Benison in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benison ranked 48,776th in 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 49,723 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease in popularity by 1.94%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the Benison surname increased from 406 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.94%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,723 | -1.94% |
| Count | 406 | 422 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benison
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity breakdown of individuals with the surname Benison. In 2000, 55.42% identified as White, dropping slightly to 53.08% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black rose from 40.15% in 2000 to 42.65% in 2010. Individuals reporting Hispanic ethnicity also saw a significant increase from 1.48% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. The data did not show any individuals with Benison as a surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years. The percentage of those reporting two or more races was 1.97% in 2000 but no such data is available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.42% | 53.08% | -4.22% |
| Black | 40.15% | 42.65% | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 3.08% | 108.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |