Explore the Family Name Henbest
The meaning of Henbest
English (Hampshire): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Henbest in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Henbest has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,812th most common surname in the U.S., with 218 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 91,221st, and the number of people bearing the name also decreased to 202, representing a 7.34% drop. This change marked a decrease in the proportion of individuals named Henbest per 100,000 people from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #91,221 | -12.88% |
| Count | 218 | 202 | -7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Henbest
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Henbest, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows predominantly White ethnicity, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.62% in 2000 to 97.03% in 2010. The census data does not record any instances of the Henbest surname linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for both 2000 and 2010 years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 97.03% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |