Explore the Family Name Bentzinger
The meaning of Bentzinger
German: variant of Benzinger and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bentzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bentzinger saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Originally ranked 74,164th in 2000, it dropped to 74,608th by 2010, marking a 0.6% decline. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 6.58%, from 243 to 259 during the same period. The proportion per 100k of the population remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #74,608 | -0.6% |
| Count | 243 | 259 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bentzinger
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Bentzinger surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was little variation between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.94% in 2000 to 99.23% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 99.23% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |