Explore the Family Name Bennink
The meaning of Bennink
Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named (see Benning), which are located in the eastern districts of Achterhoek and Twente.
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How common is the last name Bennink in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bennink has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bennink was ranked 54,269th and rose to 54,864th by 2010, marking a 1.1% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 356 to 375 during this same period, showing a 5.34% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #54,864 | -1.1% |
| Count | 356 | 375 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bennink
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bennink, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that most of the individuals with this surname identify as White, with a very slight decrease from 97.75% in 2000 to 97.33% in 2010. In 2000, 1.69% identified with two or more races, but this statistic was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. No individuals with the surname Bennink were found to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 97.33% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |