Explore the Family Name Benoy
The meaning of Benoy
Altered form of French Benoît (see Benoit). History: This surname is listed along with its original form Benoit in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benoy has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,999 with a count of 321 and proportion per 100k of 0.12. However, by 2010, the ranking had improved to 55,121, the count had risen to 373 and the proportion per 100k had increased to 0.13. This represents an overall growth rate of 6.57% in rank, and a substantial increase of 16.2% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #55,121 | 6.57% |
| Count | 321 | 373 | 16.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benoy
In terms of ethnicity, there has been a significant change in the distribution associated with the surname Benoy between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.02% of individuals with this last name identified as white, but by 2010 this percentage had decreased to 87.13%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew dramatically from 2.49% to 9.12%, marking an impressive increase of 266.27%. The data also shows that some individuals started identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2010, whereas there were no records of such identifications in 2000. There was no reported change in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 87.13% | -8.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.49% | 9.12% | 266.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |