Explore the Family Name Benskin
The meaning of Benskin
English (Leicestershire): possibly from a Dutch diminutive of the personal name Benedikt (see Benedict) + the diminutive suffix -kin.
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How common is the last name Benskin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benskin experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,130th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 42,378th, representing a -3.03% change. The number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 500 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, a 2.4% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by -10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #42,378 | -3.03% |
| Count | 500 | 512 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benskin
The ethnic identity associated with the Benskin surname shows a few notable changes between 2000 and 2010, as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, there was a significant decrease (-32.31%) in those identifying with two or more races. The majority identified as White (84.00% in 2000 and 83.98% in 2010). Meanwhile, Hispanic representation increased by 34.76%, from 4.20% in 2000 to 5.66% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals showed minimal change at 7.80% in 2000 to 7.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84% | 83.98% | -0.02% |
| Black | 7.8% | 7.81% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 5.66% | 34.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 1.76% | -32.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |