Explore the Family Name Binsfeld
The meaning of Binsfeld
German: habitational name from any of various places called Binsfeld, for example near Düren, Karlstadt, and Wittich. The first element of the placename is from Old High German binuz ‘reed’; the second is velt ‘open country’. Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Binsfeld in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Binsfeld has seen a moderate increase from 2000 to 2010. The census reported a rank of 46839 in 2000, and this figure improved to 44730 by 2010, marking a change of 4.5 percent. In terms of count, the number of people with the Binsfeld surname went up from 427 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 12.41 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #44,730 | 4.5% |
| Count | 427 | 480 | 12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Binsfeld
The census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the Binsfeld surname. White individuals made up the largest proportion of those with this last name, although their percentage slightly decreased from 96.72 in 2000 to 95.63 in 2010. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by almost 25 percent, going up from 1.17 in 2000 to 1.46 in 2010. There was also a noticeable rise in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.41 in 2000 to 1.67 in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census reported that some Binsfelds identified with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in the 2000 census. No changes were observed for the categories of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.63% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.67% | 18.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.46% | 24.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |