Explore the Family Name Bentancourt
The meaning of Bentancourt
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Betancourt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bentancourt in the United States?
The surname Bentancourt has seen a noticeable increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Bentancourt was ranked 64,750th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 52,736th, an improvement of 18.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased, from 287 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 36.93%. Even the proportion per 100,000 people using this surname saw an uptick from 0.11 to 0.13 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #52,736 | 18.55% |
| Count | 287 | 393 | 36.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bentancourt
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnicity associated with the Bentancourt surname is primarily Hispanic, although there has been a small decrease. In 2000, 90.94% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, falling slightly to 85.50% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White experienced a significant increase, jumping from 8.01% in 2000 to 12.21% in 2010. Other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, reported no representation among those with the Bentancourt surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.94% | 85.5% | -5.98% |
| White | 8.01% | 12.21% | 52.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |