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

Benzin, 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 Benzin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benzin in America

Benzin is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benzin surname appeared 157 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 Benzin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benzin 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 Benzin

The surname "BENZIN" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the late 15th or early 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "benzin," which means "gasoline" or "petrol." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked with or produced petroleum-based products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the village of Oberweißbach, located in the region of Thuringia, Germany. Historical records from the late 16th century mention a family by the name of Benzin residing in this area. It is possible that the name originated from a nickname given to an individual involved in the production or trade of petroleum-based substances.

In the 17th century, the name "BENZIN" appeared in various census records and church registries in regions such as Saxony and Brandenburg. This indicates that the name had spread across different parts of Germany during this time period.

Notable individuals with the surname "BENZIN" include:

1. Johann Benzin (1602-1678), a merchant and landowner from the town of Saalfeld, Thuringia.
2. Georg Benzin (1725-1792), a renowned clockmaker from Dresden, Saxony.
3. Elise Benzin (1856-1932), a German novelist and poet from Berlin.
4. Wilhelm Benzin (1880-1945), a German architect known for his work on several public buildings in Leipzig.
5. Karl Benzin (1912-1998), a German soldier who served in World War II and later became a respected historian.

While the name "BENZIN" is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries. The connection to petroleum-based products and the various individuals who bore this name throughout history contribute to the unique legacy of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benzin

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

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

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