Explore the Family Name Bensman
The meaning of Bensman
Americanized form of North German Bensmann: variant of Bensemann, a compound of Bense + Middle High German man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bensman in the United States?
The surname Bensman, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, had a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,761st most common, while in 2010 it had moved slightly up to 36,838th. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this time period, increasing by 5.76% from 573 to 606. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #36,838 | -0.21% |
| Count | 573 | 606 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bensman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White identity for those bearing the Bensman surname. About 94.88% identified as White in 2010, down slightly from 97.56% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Representation from Two or more races was also recognized in 2010, marking 1.98% of the Bensman population. No individuals reported being Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 94.88% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.48% | 136.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |