Explore the Family Name Binegar
The meaning of Binegar
Variant of Pinegar, a surname of German or English origin.
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How common is the last name Binegar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Binegar has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,817th in terms of prevalence but dropped to the 32,599th spot in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 2.46%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 686 to 705 between these years, an increase of about 2.77%. However, the proportion of people with the name Binegar per 100,000 fell by 4%, indicating that while the count increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #32,599 | -2.46% |
| Count | 686 | 705 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Binegar
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Binegar surname identify as White, with a percentage of 97.38 in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.60 in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, which saw a slight rise from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. Interestingly, the census in 2010 recorded individuals with the Binegar surname who identified with two or more races, a category that was not present in the 2000 data. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no individuals identifying with the Binegar surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.6% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.56% | 6.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |