Explore the Family Name Bensel
The meaning of Bensel
1. German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German bensel, pensel ‘(paint)brush’. 2. South German: diminutive of Benz. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Bensel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bensel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 51,945 to 58,876, a drop of 13.34%, with the number of occurrences also declining from 376 to 344, down by 8.51%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100k people was reduced by 14.29%, dropping from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #58,876 | -13.34% |
| Count | 376 | 344 | -8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bensel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bensel has displayed minor changes over the same period, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identified as white decreased slightly from 95.48% to 93.02%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.6% to 2.03%, marking a rise of 26.87%. Intriguingly, the surname saw an emergence in the Hispanic ethnicity category, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, all remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 93.02% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.03% | 26.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |