Explore the Family Name Bente
The meaning of Bente
North German: habitational name from a place called Benthe, near Hanover.
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How common is the last name Bente in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bente experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bente was ranked 51,809th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 58,337th, reflecting a decline of 12.6%. The number of people bearing this name also decreased from 377 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, which is a 7.69% drop. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Bente surname decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,337 | -12.6% |
| Count | 377 | 348 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bente
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bente surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 93.90% in 2000 to 90.23% in 2010. The Hispanic population bearing this surname increased by 44.65%, from 3.18% to 4.60%. There was also a notable increase within the Black community, which saw a 94.74% surge, moving from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category went from no reported individuals in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, while there were no reported changes for the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 90.23% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 4.6% | 44.65% |
| Black | 1.33% | 2.59% | 94.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |