Explore the Family Name Benkert
The meaning of Benkert
German: variant of Benker. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin, Gunther, Kurt, Markus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Benkert in the United States?
The surname Benkert has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,751 with a total of 779 recorded instances. By 2010, the ranking had dropped slightly to 29,309 and the count rose modestly to 807, indicating a change of -1.94 in rank and an increase of 3.59 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease of 6.9 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #29,309 | -1.94% |
| Count | 779 | 807 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benkert
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Benkert surname identify as White. In 2000, a significant 97.56% identified as White which decreased slightly to 96.41% by 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. For those identifying with two or more races, there was a slight increase from 0.77 to 0.87 over the decade. The Hispanic representation saw the most notable increase, rising from 0.90 in 2000 to 1.24 in 2010, a change of 37.78. Meanwhile, Black representation appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.41% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.24% | 37.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.87% | 12.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |