Explore the Family Name Benwell
The meaning of Benwell
English: habitational name from Benhall (Suffolk), Benwell (Northumberland), or Banwell Farm in North Mundham (Sussex).
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How common is the last name Benwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Benwell has seen a dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 90,252 in 2000, it slipped to 105,079th position by 2010, marking a 16.43% decrease. The count of individuals with this last name also declined from 190 to 170 during this period, indicating a drop of 10.53%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #105,079 | -16.43% |
| Count | 190 | 170 | -10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benwell
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those carrying the Benwell surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 92.63% to 93.53% over the decade. In 2000, some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races or as Hispanic (both at 3.16%), but these categories recorded no representations in 2010, showing a full decline. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 93.53% | 0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |