Explore the Family Name Bents
The meaning of Bents
North German: patronymic from the personal name Bent. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhold, Gerd, Kurt, Theodor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bents in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bents' declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 48,021st most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 55,255th position, representing a decrease of 15.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 414 in 2000 to 372 in 2010 — a 10.14% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of people named 'Bents' per 100,000 residents fell by 13.33% over the decade, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #55,255 | -15.06% |
| Count | 414 | 372 | -10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bents
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Bents surname is largely associated with White ethnic identity. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of White individuals with the surname 'Bents' increased slightly, from 97.10% to 97.31%. During the same period, the Black community bearing the 'Bents' name disappeared completely, going from a 1.45% share in 2000 to none in 2010. The data for other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained stagnant at 0% or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.31% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |