Explore the Family Name Benthall
The meaning of Benthall
English: habitational name from one of two places in Shropshire named Benthall, from Old English beonet ‘bent grass’ + halh ‘nook, recess’.
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How common is the last name Benthall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benthall has seen some shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Benthall ranked as the 42,289th most common surname in the United States, but dropped to the 43,206th position by 2010, marking a slight decline of 2.17%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 483 to 500 during this same period, indicating a 3.52% growth. The proportion of people named Benthall per 100,000 citizens also decreased slightly, from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #43,206 | -2.17% |
| Count | 483 | 500 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benthall
Analyzing the ethnic identity of the Benthall population over time, it can be seen that the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates certain changes. In 2000, a significant 66.87% of individuals with the Benthall surname identified as White, but this percentage fell by nearly 13% to 58.2% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Black rose from 31.26% to 38%, representing an increase of 21.56%. The census data for 2010 also recorded a small percentage (1.2%) of Benthalls identifying as Hispanic, and 2% reported having two or more ethnic identities. No Benthalls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.87% | 58.2% | -12.97% |
| Black | 31.26% | 38% | 21.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |