Explore the Family Name Bennefield
The meaning of Bennefield
Altered form of English Benefield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bennefield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bennefield" has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,968th most popular, with a count of 983 and a proportion of 0.36 per 100k. However, in 2010, the rank rose to 23,354th, with an increased count of 1,090 and a proportion of 0.37 per 100k. This change represents a 2.56 percent increase in ranking and a 10.89 percent increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #23,354 | 2.56% |
| Count | 983 | 1,090 | 10.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.37 | 2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bennefield
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Bennefield" has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, growing slightly from 72.23 percent in 2000 to 73.39 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 24.01 percent in 2000 to 22.20 percent in 2010. The Hispanic category saw the highest percentage increase, growing by 42.62 percent, albeit from a small base of 1.22 percent in 2000 to 1.74 percent in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals associated with the surname in 2010, while the category of those claiming two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.12 percent in 2000 to 1.38 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.23% | 73.39% | 1.61% |
| Black | 24.01% | 22.2% | -7.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.74% | 42.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.38% | 23.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |