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

Benesch, 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 Benesch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benesch in America

Benesch is the 34878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benesch surname appeared 647 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 Benesch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benesch to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Benesch

The surname Benesch originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "benuozen," which means "to make use of" or "to enjoy." The name was initially given as a nickname to someone who appeared to enjoy or make good use of something.

In the early 13th century, the name Benesch appeared in historical records from the region of Saxony, where it was spelled "Benesche." This spelling variation likely resulted from local dialect differences and the evolution of the German language over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benesch can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony. The document, dated 1248, mentions a person named "Henricus Benesche" who was involved in a land transaction.

In the late 14th century, the name Benesch appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where it was associated with a respected family of merchants and artisans. One notable member was Johannes Benesch (1360-1432), a master goldsmith whose intricate metalwork was highly prized among the nobility of the time.

Another significant figure bearing the Benesch surname was Georg Benesch (1501-1567), a Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony. He played a crucial role in the spread of Lutheranism in Germany and authored several influential theological works.

During the 16th century, the name Benesch was also found in the records of the city of Prague, where it was sometimes spelled "Beneschau" or "Beneschow." One notable individual from this period was Wenzel Benesch (1543-1611), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several landmark buildings in Prague, including the Old Town Bridge Tower.

In the 18th century, the Benesch family had a strong presence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of Prussia. One notable member was Johann Gottlieb Benesch (1720-1789), a respected composer and organist who served at the court of Frederick the Great.

As the surname Benesch spread across German-speaking regions, it also evolved into various spellings, such as Benesch, Benesche, Beneš, and Beneš. These variations often reflected local dialects and traditions, but they all shared the same etymological root and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benesch

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

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 Benesch 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Benesch has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Benesch was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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