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

Bengson, 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 Bengson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bengson in America

Bengson is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bengson surname appeared 163 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 Bengson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bengson 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 Bengson

The surname Bengson has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically Sweden. It dates back to the late 16th century and is believed to have derived from the Old Swedish word "bænge," meaning "bent" or "crooked," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish parish records from the late 1500s, where a man named Lars Bengson was mentioned as a resident of Värmland County. This region, located in west-central Sweden, is known for its rugged terrain and dense forests, which may have influenced the name's origins.

The name Bengson underwent various spelling variations throughout history, such as Bengtson, Bengztson, and Bengtzson, reflecting the evolution of the Swedish language and regional dialects. These variations were often used interchangeably in historical documents.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johan Bengson (1630-1698) was a prominent merchant and shipowner based in Gothenburg, Sweden. His success in maritime trade and his involvement in the city's economic development contributed to the name's recognition during that period.

Another historical figure bearing the name was Nils Bengson (1765-1842), a Swedish farmer and landowner from Skåne County. He is remembered for his innovations in agricultural practices and his role in promoting sustainable farming methods in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Bengson gained international recognition with the birth of Carl Bengson (1818-1893), a Swedish-American artist and painter. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s and became known for his landscapes depicting scenes from the American West.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a prominent figure named Ingrid Bengson (1872-1958) emerged as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Sweden. She played a significant role in establishing educational opportunities for women and promoting gender equality in the country.

As the name spread beyond its Swedish roots, it also gained a presence in other parts of Scandinavia and Europe. Historical records from Norway and Denmark document individuals with the surname Bengson, albeit in smaller numbers compared to Sweden.

While the surname Bengson has its roots in Sweden, it has since been carried by individuals across various countries and cultures, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames and their histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bengson

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

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

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