Explore the Family Name Binstock

The meaning of Binstock

1. Americanized form of German Bienstock. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bienstock. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isadore, Moshe, Rina.

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How common is the last name Binstock in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Binstock has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Binstock ranked as the 33,292nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to the 32,632nd position, reflecting a change of nearly 2%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 647 to 704, representing an 8.81% growth. However, the proportion of people named Binstock per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.24.

20002010Change
Rank#33,292#32,6321.98%
Count6477048.81%
Proportion per 100k0.240.240%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Binstock

When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Binstock, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with a small increase from 96.45% in 2000 to 97.44% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.7% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a decline, falling from 1.24% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. During both census years, no individuals with the surname Binstock identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White96.45%97.44%1.03%
Hispanic1.7%1.28%-24.71%
Two or More Races1.24%0.85%-31.45%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%