Explore the Family Name Bennie
The meaning of Bennie
Scottish: habitational name from Bennie in Almond in Perthshire.
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How common is the last name Bennie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bennie has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 26,394 in 2000 to 29,064 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 10.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also declined by 6.21%, from 870 in 2000 to 816 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,394 | #29,064 | -10.12% |
| Count | 870 | 816 | -6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bennie
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bennie varies, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority of those with the surname identified as White at 77.13%, decreasing slightly to 75.37% in 2010. Black individuals accounted for 17.01% in 2000, increasing marginally to 17.65% in 2010. There was a notable increase in Hispanic individuals from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.03% and 1.72%, respectively, in 2000. Additionally, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.13% | 75.37% | -2.28% |
| Black | 17.01% | 17.65% | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.45% | 94.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.33% | 26.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |