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

Benzor, 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 Benzor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benzor in America

Benzor is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benzor surname appeared 181 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 Benzor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benzor 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 Benzor

The surname BENZOR has its origins in the Middle East, tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Persian word "benzar," meaning "merchant" or "trader." The name was likely adopted by individuals involved in commercial activities during the flourishing trade routes of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BENZOR can be found in a document from the city of Shiraz, Persia, dated 1087. The document mentions a "Hasan Benzor," who was a prominent trader in the local bazaar. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.

As trade expanded along the Silk Road and other trade routes, the BENZOR name began to spread across the Middle East and Central Asia. It is mentioned in several historical records from cities like Baghdad, Damascus, and Samarkand, suggesting that families bearing this name were widely dispersed throughout the region.

In the 13th century, the name BENZOR appears in the chronicles of the Mongol Empire, with a reference to a merchant named "Amir Benzor" who traveled with the Mongol caravans across vast territories. This further solidifies the association of the name with trade and commerce during that era.

One notable historical figure with the surname BENZOR was Khalid Benzor, a renowned scholar and mathematician who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. His contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry were significant, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

Another prominent individual was Fatima Benzor, a skilled calligrapher and artist who lived in Herat, Afghanistan, in the 15th century. Her intricate works of calligraphic art adorned the walls of mosques and palaces, and she was highly regarded for her mastery of the art form.

In the 16th century, the name BENZOR was recorded in the court records of the Ottoman Empire, where a merchant named "Ibrahim Benzor" was granted trade privileges for his successful business ventures in the region.

As the centuries passed, the BENZOR name spread further across the Middle East and parts of Europe, with families bearing this surname settling in various regions. Notable individuals included Ali Benzor, a revered poet from Persia in the 17th century, and Najib Benzor, a prominent military leader who fought in the Ottoman-Persian wars of the late 18th century.

While the surname BENZOR may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and association with trade, scholarship, and cultural achievements remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benzor

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

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

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