Explore the Family Name Bennette
The meaning of Bennette
1. English (Cornwall): altered form of Bennett. 2. Altered form of French Binet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Bennette are descendants of René Binet from France (see Binet).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bennette in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bennette" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 20,087 to 19,398, showing a growth rate of 3.43%. The count of individuals with the Bennette surname also increased by 12.79% during this period, from 1,235 people in 2000 to 1,393 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with the Bennette surname per 100,000 people only slightly increased from 0.46 to 0.47, a growth of 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,087 | #19,398 | 3.43% |
| Count | 1,235 | 1,393 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bennette
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Bennette surname identified as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. However, there were notable shifts within these ethnic identities over the decade. The percentage of Bennettes who identified as White increased marginally from 52.96% to 54.63%, while those who identified as Black decreased by 10.42% from 38.95% to 34.89%. The most significant change was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase of 77.53%, from 2.67% to 4.74%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew from 0.65% to 1.08%, and those reporting two or more races increased from 3.24% to 3.45%. Conversely, there was a decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.54% to 1.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.96% | 54.63% | 3.15% |
| Black | 38.95% | 34.89% | -10.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 4.74% | 77.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 3.45% | 6.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 1.22% | -20.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.08% | 66.15% |