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

Benyard, 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 Benyard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benyard in America

Benyard is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benyard surname appeared 227 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 Benyard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benyard 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 Benyard

The surname Benyard has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bene" meaning bean and "geard" meaning an enclosed yard or garden, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to a bean farmer or someone who lived near a bean field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1273, where it appears as "Beneyerd." This document was a survey of landowners and their holdings, indicating that the Benyard family may have been landowners or tenants during this time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Benyerd," "Beneyard," and "Beneyherd," reflecting the different spellings and regional variations common in that era. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a John Benyerd, providing evidence of the name's presence in that county.

The Benyard surname has also been linked to place names, such as Benyard's Green in Wiltshire, which may have contributed to the surname's development. This connection to locations suggests that some individuals may have adopted the name based on their place of residence or origin.

Notable individuals with the Benyard surname throughout history include:

1. Robert Benyard (c. 1480 - 1558), an English landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire during the Tudor period.
2. Elizabeth Benyard (c. 1615 - 1690), a Puritan writer and poet from Worcestershire, who published several religious works.
3. Thomas Benyard (1720 - 1783), a British merchant and ship owner involved in the transatlantic trade during the 18th century.
4. Mary Benyard (1776 - 1842), an English philanthropist and advocate for education, particularly for girls, in the early 19th century.
5. William Benyard (1818 - 1898), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Victorian era and participated in several campaigns.

While the Benyard surname may not be as widespread as some others, its history reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have borne this name over the centuries, from landowners and merchants to writers and military personnel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benyard

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

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

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