Explore the Family Name Benziger
The meaning of Benziger
Swiss German: variant of Benzinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benziger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Benziger has seen slight growth over the decades. In 2000, it ranked 67,725th in popularity and increased to the 66,754th position in 2010, representing a change of 1.43%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 272 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, an increase of 8.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,754 | 1.43% |
| Count | 272 | 296 | 8.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benziger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Benziger. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, however, there was a slight decrease from 96.32% in 2000 to 93.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 28.26%, moving from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Interestingly, we see the presence of the Hispanic ethnicity in 2010 which was not reported in 2000, constituting 2.70% of those with the Benziger surname. No changes were noted for those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 93.58% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 2.36% | 28.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |