Explore the Family Name Bienstock
The meaning of Bienstock
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a beekeeper, from Middle High German binstoc ‘beehive’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name or a metonymic occupational name for a beekeeper, from Yiddish binshtok ‘beehive’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Hanka, Isadore. German Wolf.
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How common is the last name Bienstock in the United States?
The surname Bienstock had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 49,366th most popular, and by 2010 it dropped slightly to 51,512th. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 400 to 404, indicating a modest growth of 1.0%. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100k population fell by 6.67%, reflecting the overall growth of the U.S. population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #51,512 | -4.35% |
| Count | 400 | 404 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bienstock
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Bienstock surname identified as White, with percentages of 98.25% and 98.76% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. It is noteworthy that there were no significant changes in other ethnic identities over the decade. The data reports zero percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for both years. Additionally, no individuals identified as having two or more racial identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 98.76% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |