Explore the Family Name Benkowski
The meaning of Benkowski
Polish: variant of Bienkowski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Benkowski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benkowski has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 56,246 to 60,960, marking a decline of 8.38%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 340 to 330, a drop of 2.94%. The proportion of individuals with the Benkowski surname per 100,000 also experienced a reduction from 0.13 to 0.11, representing a 15.38% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #60,960 | -8.38% |
| Count | 340 | 330 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benkowski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Benkowski surname identify as White, with an increase from 94.12% in 2000 to 96.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise from 2.06% to 2.12%. In the year 2000, a small proportion of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, however this number was zero by 2010. There were no individuals recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.12% | 2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |