Explore the Family Name Benston
The meaning of Benston
1. Scottish: habitational name from the name underlying Benstonhall in Eday in Orkney. 2. English: variant of Beniston, itself a variant of Bennison with an intrusive -t-.
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How common is the last name Benston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benston saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 69,854th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it slipped to 78,316th place -- a shift of -12.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 262 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, marking a -6.87% change. The proportion per 100k individuals similarly dipped by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #78,316 | -12.11% |
| Count | 262 | 244 | -6.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benston
Looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Benston, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. For both years, the data showed zero individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, and those who identified with two or more races. White individuals made up the majority, with a slight increase from 57.25% in 2000 to 57.38% in 2010. Those identifying as Black reduced slightly from 38.17% to 36.89%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 2.29% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, indicating a change of 25.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.25% | 57.38% | 0.23% |
| Black | 38.17% | 36.89% | -3.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.29% | 2.87% | 25.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |