Explore the Family Name Benkovich
The meaning of Benkovich
Americanized form of Croatian Benković, Slovenian and Slovak Benkovič (see Benkovic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benkovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Benkovich has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,216th most common surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 92,358th position, reflecting a decline of 15.14%. The count of people bearing the surname also saw a fall from 220 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.55%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #92,358 | -15.14% |
| Count | 220 | 199 | -9.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benkovich
The Decennial U.S. Census data offers an insight into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Benkovich. Over the course of ten years, there was a slight shift in the ethnicity associated with this name. In 2000, nearly all (97.73%) identified as White, while by 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 95.48%. During this decade, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity among those with the surname Benkovich, rising to 4.02% in 2010. No changes were reported in the other mentioned ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 95.48% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |