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

Beng, 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 Beng surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beng in America

Beng is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beng surname appeared 178 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 Beng.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beng 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 Beng

The surname "BENG" has its origins traced back to the United Kingdom during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Yorkshire, England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "benc," which referred to a bench or long seat, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a profession or location related to benches or seating.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxation in England at the time of the Norman Conquest. The entry mentions a landowner named Benge, which is considered a variant spelling of the name.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was documented as "Beng" and "Benge." These records suggest that the name was prevalent in the Yorkshire area during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname "BENG" include:

1. William Beng (c. 1460-1528), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York during the Tudor period.
2. John Beng (1592-1672), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire.
3. Elizabeth Beng (1634-1718), a landowner and philanthropist from the village of Darfield, Yorkshire, known for her charitable contributions to the local community.
4. Thomas Beng (1720-1790), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Wakefield, Yorkshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by aristocrats and wealthy patrons.
5. Margaret Beng (1805-1878), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education, who established one of the first girls' schools in the city of Leeds, Yorkshire.

While the name "BENG" has its roots in Yorkshire, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond, with various spellings and variations emerging over time. However, its historical significance remains firmly rooted in the Yorkshire region, where it has left an indelible mark on the local culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beng

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

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

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