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

Benniefield, 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 Benniefield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benniefield in America

Benniefield is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benniefield surname appeared 112 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 Benniefield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benniefield 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 Benniefield

The surname BENNIEFIELD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from a place name, likely referring to a specific field or area of land associated with an individual or family.

One possible origin of the name BENNIEFIELD could be from the Old English words "bene" meaning "bean" and "feld" meaning "field," suggesting it may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked on a field where beans were cultivated.

While there are no definitive historical records or manuscripts mentioning the name BENNIEFIELD specifically, similar spellings and variations can be found in various archives and documents from the 13th to 15th centuries, such as "Beanfield," "Benefield," and "Bennefield."

The earliest recorded example of the surname BENNIEFIELD dates back to the late 16th century. John Benniefield, born around 1570 in Oxfordshire, England, was a notable figure of this name. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Sir Thomas Benniefield (1635-1699), a prominent English politician and landowner from Warwickshire. He served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles II and was known for his involvement in local affairs and governance.

In the 18th century, Edward Benniefield (1707-1776) was a successful merchant and businessman from London. He made significant contributions to the city's trade and commerce, and his name is recorded in several historical documents related to mercantile activities.

The BENNIEFIELD surname also has ties to the literary world, with the novelist and playwright Margaret Benniefield (1843-1912) gaining recognition for her works exploring social and cultural themes of her time.

Lastly, Sir Robert Benniefield (1879-1954) was a distinguished British military officer who played a crucial role in World War I and later served as the Governor of Gibraltar from 1938 to 1944.

While the exact origins of the BENNIEFIELD surname remain uncertain, its history spans several centuries and is intertwined with various aspects of English society, ranging from literature and politics to business and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benniefield

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

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

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