Explore the Family Name Benware
The meaning of Benware
Americanized form of French Benoît (see Benoit).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benware in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benware has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Benware was ranked 28,548 in popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to rank 27,869. This represents an upward change of 2.38% in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased, growing from 786 in 2000 to 861 in 2010, marking a 9.54% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with the Benware surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,548 | #27,869 | 2.38% |
| Count | 786 | 861 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benware
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Benware, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of people with the Benware surname identified as white. There's been a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small rise in individuals identifying as black, with an increase from 0.89% to 1.05%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped slightly from 1.40% to 1.05%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.28% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.28% | 25.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.05% | -25% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.05% | 17.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |