Explore the Family Name Benvie
The meaning of Benvie
Scottish: habitational name from Benvie in Angus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benvie in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Benvie surname has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 108,153 in popularity, while in 2010, it moved up in the rankings to 105,079, showing a change of 2.84%. In terms of count, there were 152 individuals with the Benvie surname in 2000; this number rose to 170 by 2010—an increase of 11.84%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #105,079 | 2.84% |
| Count | 152 | 170 | 11.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benvie
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Benvie surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. The percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 98.68% in 2000 to 97.06% in 2010, marking a change of -1.64%. There were neither individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, nor American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Similarly, no individuals claimed two or more races in either year. This data reflects the ethnic distribution among individuals with the Benvie surname during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.06% | -1.64% |
| 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% |