2000
#88,461
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 195
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Bentura
A topographical surname indicating someone living near a prosperous place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 344 Americans carry the last name Bentura. That puts it at #70,358 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 996,379 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bentura surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
344
1 in 996,379
Census rank
#70,358
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
300
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 300 bearers of the surname Bentura in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 70358th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bentura, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bentura
The surname Bentura is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ventura," which means "fortune" or "luck," suggesting that the name might have been given to someone who was considered fortunate or prosperous.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bentura can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century AD. This suggests that the name has a long and rich history in the Italian peninsula.
In the 13th century, a Florentine family named Bentura is mentioned in various records, including the "Libro del Chiodo," a register of noble families in Florence. This family was known to have held influential positions within the city's government and participated in various civic affairs.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname Bentura was Giovanni Bentura (1470-1532), a renowned painter and architect from Ferrara, Italy. His works can be found in several churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing his artistic talents and contributions to the art world of that era.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Marcello Bentura (1546-1618), a Venetian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on subjects such as metaphysics and natural philosophy. His works, including "De Immortalitate Animae" (On the Immortality of the Soul), were widely studied and discussed during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Bentura family had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where a nobleman named Antonio Bentura (1721-1798) served as a military commander and played a role in the Neapolitan Revolution of 1799.
Towards the end of the 19th century, a famous Italian playwright named Ettore Bentura (1865-1932) gained recognition for his comedic plays and contributions to the Italian theatre scene. His works often explored themes of social commentary and satirized contemporary Italian society.
While the surname Bentura is more commonly associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, potentially due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a long and rich history dating back to the medieval period.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bentura
Among Census respondents with the surname Bentura, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bentura bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bentura surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.3% · 289
- White3.3% · 10
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bentura
Bentura appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#72,332
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 269
+74 bearers (+37.9%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 16,129 places
2020
#70,358
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 300
+31 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 1,974 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #88,461 | 195 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #72,332 | 269 | 0.09 | +74 bearers (+37.9%) | Up 16,129 places |
| 2020 | #70,358 | 300 | 0.10 | +31 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 1,974 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bentura surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,332 | #70,358 | 2.7% |
| Count | 269 | 300 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.10 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bentura bearers went from 269 to 300 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 1,974 positions in the national ranking, going from #72,332 to #70,358.
FAQ
Bentura surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bentura?
Name Census estimates that about 344 living Americans carry the surname Bentura. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 996,379 residents.
How common is Bentura?
Bentura ranks #70,358 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 300 people with the surname Bentura. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (344), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bentura.
Has Bentura become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bentura went from 269 recorded bearers to 300. That is an increase of 31 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #72,332 to #70,358.
What does the Census say about the background of Bentura?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bentura, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bentura in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (289 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bentura appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.3%), White (3.3%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bentura (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bentura mean?
A topographical surname indicating someone living near a prosperous place. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bentura (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Bentura?
See how many people have the last name Bentura on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.