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

Bennamon, 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 Bennamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bennamon in America

Bennamon is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bennamon surname appeared 103 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 Bennamon.

The history of the last name Bennamon

The surname Bennamon is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England, during the medieval period. It is derived from an Old English word, "bēna-mann," which means "a petitioner" or "a suppliant." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who frequently made requests or petitions, or perhaps to a servant or messenger.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bennamon appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a "Bennaman" holding land in the county of Somerset.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various spellings, such as "Benamun," "Benamound," and "Benamund," reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that time period. These variations likely arose due to dialectal differences and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices.

One notable bearer of the Bennamon surname was Sir William Bennamon, a knight who lived in the 14th century and was known for his military service during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346, where he fought alongside King Edward III.

Another figure of historical significance was John Bennamon, a merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the county of Wiltshire. His descendants continued to be influential in the region for several generations.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Bennamon family settled in the county of Cheshire, where they established themselves as respected landowners and members of the local gentry. One member of this branch, Thomas Bennamon (1620-1692), was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate and justice of the peace.

During the 18th century, the name Bennamon was also found in parts of Scotland, where it is believed to have been introduced by English settlers. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Robert Bennamon (1745-1823), a successful merchant and ship owner based in the city of Glasgow.

As the centuries passed, the Bennamon surname continued to be found across various regions of the British Isles, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, in search of new opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bennamon

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

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

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