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

Benishek, 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 Benishek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benishek in America

Benishek is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benishek surname appeared 250 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 Benishek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benishek 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 Benishek

The surname Benishek originates from the Slavic region of Eastern Europe, likely from the areas of modern-day Poland or Ukraine. It is believed to have derived from the combination of two Slavic words, "ben" meaning "son" and "ishek" which was an old Slavic term for a type of soldier or warrior.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Benishek can be traced back to the 15th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records from Polish and Ukrainian cities and villages. Some of the oldest known spellings include "Benyshek," "Benisheck," and "Benishchek."

One notable historical reference is found in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Lviv, where a merchant named Jan Benishek is mentioned as a prominent trader in the local market. In the late 17th century, a soldier named Andrzej Benishek is recorded as having fought in the Polish-Ottoman Wars.

As for place names, there is a small village in western Ukraine called Benyshevik, which some historians believe may have been named after an early bearer of the Benishek surname.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Benishek surname have achieved recognition in various fields. One example is Tomasz Benishek, a Polish scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 18th century and wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another noteworthy figure is Kateryna Benishek, a renowned Ukrainian folk artist from the 19th century, known for her intricate embroidery work and preservation of traditional Ukrainian crafts.

In the field of literature, Ihor Benishek, a 20th-century Ukrainian writer and poet, gained recognition for his lyrical works that explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.

Andrei Benishek, a Russian military officer who served during World War II, was awarded the prestigious Order of the Red Banner for his bravery and leadership in several pivotal battles against Nazi forces.

Lastly, Olena Benishek, a contemporary Ukrainian politician and activist, has been a prominent figure in the country's fight for democracy and human rights, advocating for government transparency and anti-corruption measures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benishek

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

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

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