Explore the Family Name Bins
The meaning of Bins
1. English: variant of Binns. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Dutch and German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): variant of Bens.
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How common is the last name Bins in the United States?
The surname Bins, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 72,332nd place, showing a decrease of approximately 16.94%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 303 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, a fall of around 11.22%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Bins decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #72,332 | -16.94% |
| Count | 303 | 269 | -11.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bins
Considering the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Bins surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting dynamics. A small Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged in 2010, despite having none in 2000, while those identifying with two or more races disappeared entirely. White individuals remained the majority, although their percentage slightly decreased from 64.03% in 2000 to 63.57% in 2010. No Hispanic representation was recorded in either year. People identifying as Black saw an increase from 26.73% to 29.00%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native marginally decreased from 1.98% to 1.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.03% | 63.57% | -0.72% |
| Black | 26.73% | 29% | 8.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 1.86% | -6.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |