Bingaman
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "homestead of the family or followers of a man called Binga."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,805 Americans carry the last name Bingaman. That puts it at #9,873 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 90,080 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bingaman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
3.8K
1 in 90,080
Census rank
#9,873
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,276 bearers of the surname Bingaman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9873rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bingaman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bingaman
The surname Bingaman is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. The name can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.
One of the earliest known records of the name Bingaman appears in a document from the city of Bingen, located on the Rhine River in Germany. The name is thought to be derived from the place name Bingen, combined with the German suffix "-man," which means "person from." This suggests that the original bearers of the name were likely residents or natives of Bingen or a nearby town.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, various spellings of the name can be found in historical records, such as Bingemann, Bingeman, and Bingaman. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in dialect and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. During this period, the Bingaman family appears to have been primarily concentrated in the regions of Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany.
One notable individual with the surname Bingaman was Johann Bingaman, a German Protestant who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and was known for his writings and sermons advocating for religious reform. Another early bearer of the name was Hans Bingaman, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Kirchheim in the early 17th century.
As the Bingaman family spread throughout Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, the name continued to evolve and adapt to different languages and cultural contexts. In the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname Bingaman achieved recognition in various fields, such as Johannes Bingaman, a German composer born in 1768, and Friedrich Bingaman, a Swiss painter who lived from 1809 to 1884.
Other notable people with the surname Bingaman include William Bingaman, an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the late 19th century, and Edith Bingaman, a British writer and journalist who was active in the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bingaman
Among Census respondents with the surname Bingaman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Bingaman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Bingaman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2%
- Hispanic or Latino1.4%
- Two or more races1.1%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
- Black or African American0.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bingaman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,873 | #9,873 | 0.0% |
| Count | 3,276 | 3,276 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.11 | 1.11 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Bingaman bearers went from 3,276 to 3,276 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #9,873 to #9,873.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bingaman
FAQ
Bingaman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bingaman?
The surname Bingaman holds position #9,873 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 3,805 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.11 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bingaman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bingaman, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.