Explore the Family Name Benter
The meaning of Benter
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Benthe near Hanover or Bent, see Bent. 2. topographic name for someone living by an enclosed portion of an area of common land (see Bunde 2).
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How common is the last name Benter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benter has seen changes in its popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Benter was ranked 37,374 in terms of popularity with a count of 561 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 39,960 and the count had slightly decreased to 549 people. This represented a change of -6.92 in rank and -2.14 in count. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a decrease from 0.21 to 0.19, marking a -9.52 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #39,960 | -6.92% |
| Count | 561 | 549 | -2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts within the Benter surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.26% identified as White, 1.60% as Hispanic, and 1.07% as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, by 2010, the percentage identifying as White had dropped slightly to 92.71%. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 2.00%, and the number of Hispanics rose to 2.00%. Additionally, there was a new category recorded in 2010. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 2.55% of Benter surname bearers. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 92.71% | -3.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 2% | 86.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2% | 25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |