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

Bentle, 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 Bentle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bentle in America

Bentle is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bentle surname appeared 334 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 Bentle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bentle 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 Bentle

The surname Bentle has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bente," which means a type of coarse grass or reed commonly found in marshy areas. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in an area with such vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bentle can be found in the Cartulary of Oseney Abbey, an English medieval cartulary from the late 12th century. This document mentions a person named "Gilbertus de Bente," indicating the use of the name in that era.

The Bentle surname also appears in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from the 13th century, where it is spelled "Bente." This variation in spelling was common in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

Throughout the centuries, the Bentle name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John Bentle, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire during the 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the area.

Another notable figure with the Bentle surname was William Bentle (1601-1678), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Twyford in Buckinghamshire. He is known for his theological writings, including a treatise on the Sabbath.

In the 18th century, Robert Bentle (1726-1801) was a respected English lawyer and judge. He served as a barrister at Lincoln's Inn and later became a Justice of the King's Bench, presiding over several high-profile cases during his tenure.

The name Bentle has also been connected to various place names and localities in England. For instance, the village of Bentley in Derbyshire is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bente" and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing where coarse grass or reeds grew.

Among the notable Bentles of more recent times was Sir Edward Bentle (1844-1920), a British industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Birmingham. He founded the Bentle Engineering Company and was also involved in various charitable endeavors.

These examples showcase the rich history and diversity of the Bentle surname, which has been present in various regions of England for centuries and has left its mark on various aspects of society, from commerce and law to literature and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bentle

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

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

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