Explore the Family Name Benninghoff
The meaning of Benninghoff
German: habitational name from a North German (Westphalia) farmstead, so named after the original owner or tenant (see Benning) + Middle Low German hof ‘farmstead, manor farm’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Benninghoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benninghoff has seen a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,997th and rose to 43,285th by 2010, a 3.8% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 449 to 499 during this period, marking an 11.14% growth. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #43,285 | 3.8% |
| Count | 449 | 499 | 11.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benninghoff
In terms of ethnicity, the census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Benninghoff surname identify as White, constituting 96.21% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.39% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group saw a substantial increase of 35.21%, growing from 2.67% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented or had their data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.39% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.61% | 35.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |