Explore the Family Name Bingaman
The meaning of Bingaman
Americanized form of German Bingemann: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bingen or Bingum, or a topographic name from Middle High German binge ‘trench’, applied also to a kettle-shaped depression or a collapsed shaft in a mine. Compare Bingeman.
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How common is the last name Bingaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bingaman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bingaman ranked 9,429th among all surnames, and this rank dropped by approximately 4.71% to 9,873rd in 2010. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of people with the Bingaman surname increased from 3,163 to 3,276 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 3.57%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 1.17 to 1.11, a change of -5.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,429 | #9,873 | -4.71% |
| Count | 3,163 | 3,276 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.11 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bingaman
The ethnic identity associated with the Bingaman surname also experienced some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Bingamans identifying as White remained predominant but slightly decreased from 96.96% to 96.21%. The Hispanic representation within the Bingaman population saw a significant increase of 73.42%, moving from 0.79% to 1.37%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals reporting two or more races both saw increases, up by 17.02% and 22.83% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 14.89% and 10.53% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.21% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.37% | 73.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.13% | 22.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.55% | 17.02% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.4% | -14.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.34% | -10.53% |