Explore the Family Name Bentson
The meaning of Bentson
Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Bentsen or Bengtsen (Danish also Bendtsen), and also of their Swedish cognate Bengtsson. Compare Benson 3. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Monrad.
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How common is the last name Bentson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bentson witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 31,592 to 32,834, indicating a decrease of around 3.93%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 692 to 699, marking a growth rate of approximately 1.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by around 7.69% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #32,834 | -3.93% |
| Count | 692 | 699 | 1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bentson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bentson identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage has slightly decreased from 94.51% to 90.56%. There were no Bentsons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Bentsons identifying as Hispanic or Black, with growth rates of 97.87% and 90.43% respectively. Additionally, there was a modest increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.30% to 1.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 90.56% | -4.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.72% | 97.87% |
| Black | 1.88% | 3.58% | 90.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.57% | 20.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |