Explore the Family Name Benites
The meaning of Benites
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Benítez (see Benitez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Juan, Luis, Julio, Miguel, Alejandro, Alfredo, Carlos, Pablo, Pedro, Pilar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benites in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Benites saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 10,049th in popularity in the U.S., with a count of 2,958 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly declined to 10,136, but the count rose to 3,181. This indicates a negative change in rank by about 0.87% but a positive change in numerical count by about 7.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,049 | #10,136 | -0.87% |
| Count | 2,958 | 3,181 | 7.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.08 | -1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benites
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Benites surname is highly associated with Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, about 92.19% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic. This percentage decreased slightly to 91.29% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White increased from 6.76% to 7.76%. There were also minor associations with other ethnicities. For instance, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased from 0.41% to 0.22%, while a new category, Asian/Pacific Islander, emerged in 2010 with 0.47%. No data was recorded for those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.19% | 91.29% | -0.98% |
| White | 6.76% | 7.76% | 14.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 0.22% | -46.34% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |