Explore the Family Name Benveniste
The meaning of Benveniste
Jewish (Sephardic): from a Jewish omen or well-wishing personal name based on the Spanish expression bien veniste ‘(you) have arrived well’. Compare Benvenuti. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Etty, Mayer. French Jacques, Raoul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benveniste in the United States?
The surname Benveniste held the rank of 61,855 in popularity in 2000 and slightly dipped to rank 64,200 by 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The count increased slightly from 303 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.31%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steadfast at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #64,200 | -3.79% |
| Count | 303 | 310 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benveniste
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Benveniste displayed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, individuals identified as White made up the majority at 86.80%, with Hispanic following at 9.57%, and a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander at 2.31%. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 85.48%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 11.61%. The category of Two or more races emerged in 2010 with a 2.26% representation, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category was no longer present. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 85.48% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 9.57% | 11.61% | 21.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |