Explore the Family Name Bentler
The meaning of Bentler
German: 1. variant of Benteler, a habitational name from a place so named near Münster (Westphalia). 2. variant of Bendler.
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How common is the last name Bentler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bentler has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,083rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 39,659th place—a modest rise of 1.06 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Bentler surname also increased over this period, from 515 to 554, marking a growth rate of 7.57 percent. However, when looking at the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals, there was no change, remaining at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #39,659 | 1.06% |
| Count | 515 | 554 | 7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bentler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bentler surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.83 percent of those with the Bentler surname identified as white. This figure decreased slightly to 95.85 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. However, there was an emergence of Bentlers identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, although these numbers remain relatively small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 95.85% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |