Explore the Family Name Bienemann
The meaning of Bienemann
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Biene (Lower Saxony) or Bienen (North Rhine-Westphalia). 2. occupational name for a beekeeper, from Middle High German bin ‘bee’ + man ‘man’.
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How common is the last name Bienemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bienemann has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 89,549th most common name, and by 2010, it had risen to the 83,834th spot—an improvement of approximately 6.38%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 192 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 16.67%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bienemann per 100,000 of the population went up from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #83,834 | 6.38% |
| Count | 192 | 224 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bienemann
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bienemann, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority are of white ethnicity. In 2000, 97.92% of those with the Bienemann surname identified as white, although this number slightly decreased to 95.98% by 2010. The census also indicates new Hispanic representation among those bearing the surname—with a 2.68% share in 2010, which did not exist in 2000. However, no significant changes were observed in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—which remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.98% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |