Explore the Family Name Benthin
The meaning of Benthin
German: habitational name from a place called Bentin in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Benthin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benthin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Benthin was ranked as the 54,385th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 57,781st place—a decline of 6.24%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 355 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, representing a marginal decrease of 0.85%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Benthin per 100,000 population decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #57,781 | -6.24% |
| Count | 355 | 352 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benthin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Benthin identify as White. This percentage stood at 96.06% in 2000 and while it did decrease slightly to 95.45% in 2010, it still represents the vast majority. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 1.99% of the Benthin surname holders. There were still no individuals who identified as being of two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.45% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| 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% |