Find out how popular the last name Benekin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Benekin.

Benekin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Benekin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benekin in America

Benekin is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benekin surname appeared 108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Benekin.

The history of the last name Benekin

The surname BENEKIN is of English origin, emerging in the late 13th century in Yorkshire and Northumberland regions. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ben" meaning "bean" and "kin" referring to a small territorial unit, suggesting the name may have originated from a place where beans were grown or traded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a Ralph Benekin is mentioned as holding land in Northumberland. The name can also be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, listing a Thomas Benekin and his wife Alice.

In the 15th century, variations of the name such as Benekyn and Benekyng were common spellings, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that time. The Subsidy Rolls of 1524 for Yorkshire record a John Benekyng, while the Wills and Inventories of 1558 mention a Robert Benekyn.

Notable individuals with the surname BENEKIN include Sir William Benekin (1525-1592), a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London, and his son, John Benekin (1560-1621), who served as a Member of Parliament for Southwark in 1597.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Benekin (1670-1741), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in England, located in Stratford-upon-Avon. Her efforts were instrumental in promoting education for women during a time when it was still uncommon.

In the 18th century, the surname appeared in various parish records across Yorkshire and Northumberland, with families such as the Benekins of Whitby and the Benekins of Newcastle upon Tyne being documented.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname was Sir Henry Benekin (1785-1863), a celebrated naval officer who played a crucial role in several battles during the Napoleonic Wars, earning him widespread recognition and numerous honors.

Throughout its history, the surname BENEKIN has maintained its English roots, with various spellings and variations appearing in historical records across the northern regions of England, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benekin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Benekin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Benekin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Benekin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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