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

Benloss, 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 Benloss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benloss in America

Benloss is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benloss surname appeared 109 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 Benloss.

The history of the last name Benloss

The surname BENLOSS is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Northumbria in present-day northern England during the 7th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "benne" meaning "valley" and "los" meaning "enclosure" or "meadow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Bennelos," referring to a landowner in the village of Benlow, now a part of Northumberland. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, denoting someone who hailed from a particular valley or meadow.

By the 13th century, variations of the name had emerged, such as Benlows, Benlowes, and Benloss. The latter spelling became more prevalent in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Durham. In 1327, a Robert de Benloss was documented as a landowner in the village of Benloss, near the River Tyne.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BENLOSS name spread across England, with notable bearers including John Benloss (1530-1602), a prominent merchant in the city of Bristol, and William Benloss (1591-1663), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Lincolnshire.

In the 18th century, the BENLOSS family had established a presence in Scotland, with James Benloss (1721-1796) becoming a respected landowner and magistrate in the town of Ayr. His son, Robert Benloss (1758-1832), was a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Edinburgh.

During the 19th century, the BENLOSS name gained recognition in the field of literature. Notably, Edward Benloss (1823-1888) was an acclaimed novelist and poet, known for his works depicting the rugged landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. His contemporary, Margaret Benloss (1839-1912), was a pioneering journalist and women's rights advocate, contributing to several influential publications of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benloss

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

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 Benloss 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.

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

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