Explore the Family Name Benzel
The meaning of Benzel
South German: from a pet form of Benz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Benzel has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Benzel held rank 23,863 but dropped to rank 28,587 in 2010, marking a 19.8% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 15.59% from 988 to 834. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Benzel per 100k people fell by 24.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #28,587 | -19.8% |
| Count | 988 | 834 | -15.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.28 | -24.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benzel
The ethnic identity associated with the Benzel surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.76% of Benzels identified as White, which slightly dipped to 95.68% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Benzels identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010 - an increase of 170.42%. The percentage of Benzels who identified as belonging to two or more races saw a minor increase, moving up from 1.72% to 1.80%. There were no Benzels that identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.68% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.92% | 170.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.8% | 4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |