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

Benthin, 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 Benthin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benthin in America

Benthin is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benthin surname appeared 352 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 Benthin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benthin 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 Benthin

The surname Benthin is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Lower Saxon region of northern Germany, particularly in areas around the city of Bremen. The name is derived from the Old German word "bentha," meaning "marsh" or "wetland," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided in or near marshy areas.

One of the earliest known references to the Benthin surname can be found in the records of the city of Bremen from the late 1500s. These historical documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Benthin," "Benthyn," and "Benthen." During this period, surnames were still in the process of becoming established, and spellings were often inconsistent.

In the 17th century, the Benthin name appeared in various records across northern Germany, including church registers, tax rolls, and legal documents. Notable individuals from this era include Hans Benthin (1587-1652), a merchant and alderman in the city of Lübeck, and Greta Benthin (1621-1695), a prominent landowner in the region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

The 18th century saw the spread of the Benthin name beyond northern Germany, as families migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable figure was Johann Benthin (1734-1801), a Lutheran pastor who served in various communities in Saxony and Thuringia.

In the 19th century, the Benthin surname became more widely dispersed, with bearers of the name found in various parts of Germany, as well as in the United States and other countries. One prominent individual from this period was Friedrich Benthin (1812-1878), a German philosopher and educator who published influential works on ethics and education.

Other notable individuals with the Benthin surname include:

• Wilhelm Benthin (1856-1921), a German architect and urban planner
• Hedwig Benthin (1888-1960), a German children's book author
• Ernst Benthin (1902-1986), a German-American architect and educator
• Gerhard Benthin (1923-2005), a German writer and journalist

While the surname Benthin has its roots in the marshlands of northern Germany, it has since spread across the globe, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benthin

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

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

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