Explore the Family Name Bens
The meaning of Bens
1. Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Benne, a short form of Bernhard, + possessive -s. 2. German: variant of Bense and Benz. 3. Czech (Benš): from a shortened variant of the personal name Beneš (see Benes). The homonymous Sorbian cognates B’eńš and Bjenš are found in Germanized forms, only (see Bensch). 4. French: variant of Bence. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Heinz. French Andre, Myrtha.
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How common is the last name Bens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bens' slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname in the United States, and in 2010, it fell to the 60,196th rank representing a decline of 3.08%. However, the number of individuals with this surname experienced a slight increase, going from 325 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, an increase of 3.08%. Therefore, even though the rank of 'Bens' fell, more people were bearing the name in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #60,196 | -3.08% |
| Count | 325 | 335 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bens
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Bens' has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although the proportion dipped slightly from 63.38% in 2000 to 62.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also declined from 30.46% to 29.25%. However, there was a significant increase in the people identifying as Hispanic, surging from 3.38% in 2000 to 7.16% in 2010. No Bens identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.15% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.38% | 62.39% | -1.56% |
| Black | 30.46% | 29.25% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 7.16% | 111.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |