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

Benger, 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 Benger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benger in America

Benger is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benger surname appeared 191 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 Benger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benger 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 Benger

The surname Benger is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "beng," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benger can be found in the German parish records of the 16th century. These records document several individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Benger," "Bengher," and "Benngher." This variation in spelling was common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the 17th century, the Benger surname began to appear in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. During this time, the name was also associated with several notable individuals, such as Johann Benger (1587-1658), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

As the Benger family spread across Europe, the name took on different spellings and variations based on local dialects and language influences. For instance, in the Netherlands, the name was sometimes spelled "Benger" or "Benger," while in England, it was more commonly spelled "Benger."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Benger surname in England dates back to the late 17th century, when William Benger (1675-1743) was born in Somerset. He later became a renowned architect and was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Taunton.

Another notable individual with the Benger surname was Sir John Benger (1794-1875), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was awarded several honors for his service, including being made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath.

In the 19th century, the Benger surname gained further recognition with the work of Emily Benger (1778-1839), an English author and biographer. She wrote several acclaimed works, including the six-volume "Memoirs of the Life of Anne Boleyn, Queen of Henry VIII."

Throughout its history, the Benger surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Germany and England. For example, there is a town called Benger in Lower Saxony, Germany, which may have influenced the surname's development. Similarly, in England, there are several villages and towns with names similar to Benger, such as Binegar in Somerset and Bengeo in Hertfordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benger

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

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

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