Explore the Family Name Benzing
The meaning of Benzing
South German: variant of Benzinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Benzing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Benzing slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,781 and dropped to 23,837 in 2010, a change of -0.24%. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 6.75%, from 993 in 2000 to 1,060 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease of 2.7% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,781 | #23,837 | -0.24% |
| Count | 993 | 1,060 | 6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Benzing
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname Benzing, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that most identified as White, with a small decrease from 96.88% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 1.21% to 0.66%, a change of -45.45%. The Black population showed a growth of 32.00%, although they make up a small portion with 0.66% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of 53.15%, moving from 1.11% to 1.70%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.32% | -0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.7% | 53.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 0.66% | -45.45% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.66% | 32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |