Explore the Family Name Benschoter
The meaning of Benschoter
Dutch: probably a habitational name for someone from the fishing village of Bunschoten on the former Zuider Zee. This surname is no longer found in the Netherlands. Compare Van Benschoten.
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How common is the last name Benschoter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benschoter saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Benschoter was ranked as the 58,692nd most common surname in the US, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 60,505th spot, marking a decrease of 3.09 percent. Nonetheless, the number of people bearing this surname actually increased from 323 to 333 during this period, indicating an overall growth of 3.1 percent. However, when we consider the proportion per 100k people, there is a decrease of 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #60,505 | -3.09% |
| Count | 323 | 333 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benschoter
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Benschoter, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates minor changes over the decade. The majority of individuals bearing the Benschoter name identified as White, accounting for 96.28 percent in 2000 and slightly less at 95.80 percent in 2010. People of Asian/Pacific Islander descent made up 1.55 percent in 2000, which dropped just slightly to 1.50 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.55 percent to 1.80 percent. Meanwhile, no significant change was observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and no one identified as being of two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.8% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.8% | 16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 1.5% | -3.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |