Explore the Family Name Bensinger
The meaning of Bensinger
German: variant of Benzinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bensinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bensinger decreased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 21,578 in popularity and dropped to 39,960 by 2010, a change of -85.19%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname also declined by over half, from 1,127 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, indicating a -51.29% change. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of -54.76%, going from 0.42 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,578 | #39,960 | -85.19% |
| Count | 1,127 | 549 | -51.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.19 | -54.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bensinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bensinger identify as White, with percentages at 97.60 in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.81 in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.91 in 2010, a change of 71.70%. Similarly, the proportion of Bensingers identifying with two or more races rose from 0.71 to 0.91, marking a 28.17% change. Conversely, there was a complete drop in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.00 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.81% | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.91% | 28.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 0.91% | 71.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | -100% |