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

Benno, 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 Benno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benno in America

Benno is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benno surname appeared 146 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 Benno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benno 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 Benno

The surname BENNO originated in Germany and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Germanic word "berin," meaning "bear," and the name was likely given as a nickname or personal name to someone who exhibited bear-like qualities or physical traits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BENNO can be found in the 11th century, when a Benedictine monk named Benno became the Bishop of Meissen in 1066. He is also known as Benno of Hildesheim and was canonized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church in 1523.

During the Middle Ages, the name BENNO was particularly prevalent in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia in central Germany. It was often associated with noble families and landowners, as evidenced by references to individuals with the surname in various historical records and manuscripts.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Benno von Mülinen was a member of the patrician class in the city of Bern, Switzerland. He played a significant role in the city's governance and administration during that time.

Another notable individual with the surname BENNO was Benedikt Benno, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1762. He was a professor at the University of Munich and made important contributions to the field of metaphysics.

During the Renaissance period, a German artist and engraver named Benno Hieronymus Hübner, born in 1546, gained recognition for his intricate and detailed works. His engravings captured scenes from daily life and were highly valued by collectors and patrons of the arts.

In more recent history, Benno Ohnesorg, born in 1940, was a German student who was fatally shot by a police officer during a protest in 1967. His death became a catalyst for the student movement in West Germany and a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the surname BENNO. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the migration and cultural exchange that has occurred over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benno

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

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

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