Explore the Family Name Bentle
The meaning of Bentle
1. English (Yorkshire): perhaps an altered form of Bendle or a variant of Bentley. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. In some cases possibly an Americanized form of South German Bentele.
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How common is the last name Bentle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bentle has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420th in terms of prevalence, with around 363 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its position had dropped to 60,347th, with only 334 individuals identified under this surname. This represents a reduction in both rank and count by 12.97% and 7.99% respectively. Consequently, the proportion of the population holding this surname per 100k also reduced by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #60,347 | -12.97% |
| Count | 363 | 334 | -7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bentle
In terms of ethnicity as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Bentle surname identify as White, and this demographic segment increased slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a decline of 22.28% during the same period. However, there were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. It's important to note that any categories marked with "(S)" have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 97.01% | 1.49% |
| Black | 1.93% | 1.5% | -22.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |