Explore the Family Name Bennin
The meaning of Bennin
East German: habitational name from a place so named near Ludwigslust in Mecklenburg.
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How common is the last name Bennin in the United States?
According to the Popularity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bennin has seen a slight increase in its ranking from 74,957 in 2000 to 73,911 in 2010, showing a popularity change of 1.4. The count of individuals carrying the Bennin surname also rose from 240 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, representing a 9.17% increase. However, the proportion of the Bennin surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #73,911 | 1.4% |
| Count | 240 | 262 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bennin
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of the Bennins identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 91.67% in 2000 to 87.40% in 2010. The representation of those identifying their ethnic identity as Black increased significantly from 5% in 2000 to 8.4% in 2010, marking a 68% change. Interestingly, in 2010 there was a small representation (1.91%) of individuals with the Bennin surname who reported having two or more races. There were no Bennins who identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 87.4% | -4.66% |
| Black | 5% | 8.4% | 68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |