2000
#52,289
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 373
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.14
Very Rare Last name
Bingenheimer
A German surname derived from a place name referring to someone originating from Bingen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 413 Americans carry the last name Bingenheimer. That puts it at #60,433 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 829,914 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bingenheimer 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
413
1 in 829,914
Census rank
#60,433
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
360
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 360 bearers of the surname Bingenheimer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 60433rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bingenheimer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bingenheimer
The surname Bingenheimer is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the town of Bingen, situated on the Rhine River in the present-day German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The name is believed to have emerged as a way to identify individuals based on their place of origin or residence.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bingenheimer can be found in the Codex Laureshamensis, a medieval manuscript from the 8th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname, suggesting its usage during that time period. Additionally, the Bingenheimer name appears in various other historical records and documents from the Middle Ages, further solidifying its longstanding presence in the region.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Johannes Bingenheimer was a prominent scholar and cleric. He was born in Bingen around 1220 and served as a canon at the Mainz Cathedral. His writings and teachings contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time, and he is remembered as an influential figure in the region's academic circles.
During the 16th century, the Bingenheimer name gained prominence through the works of Hieronymus Bingenheimer, a renowned printer and publisher. Born in Bingen in 1501, he established a successful printing press in Strasbourg, where he published numerous texts, including works by notable authors and scholars of the era.
Another significant figure bearing the Bingenheimer surname was Johann Bingenheimer, a military commander who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1632, he served in the Thirty Years' War and played a crucial role in several battles, earning recognition for his strategic prowess and leadership abilities.
In the realm of literature, the Bingenheimer name is associated with the 19th-century German writer and poet, Friedrich Bingenheimer. Born in 1810, he gained recognition for his poetic works and contributions to the Romantic movement in German literature. His writings often explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience, resonating with readers of his time.
Over the centuries, the Bingenheimer name has been closely linked to the town of Bingen and the surrounding regions, reflecting its geographical origins. While some variations in spelling may have occurred, such as Bingenheimer or Bingenheimmer, the core surname has maintained its distinct identity and connection to its German roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bingenheimer
Among Census respondents with the surname Bingenheimer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bingenheimer 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 Bingenheimer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 325
- Two or more races3.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 7
- Black or African American1.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bingenheimer
Bingenheimer 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
#55,121
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 373
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 2,832 places
2020
#60,433
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 360
-13 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 5,312 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #52,289 | 373 | 0.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #55,121 | 373 | 0.13 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,832 places |
| 2020 | #60,433 | 360 | 0.12 | -13 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 5,312 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 Bingenheimer 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 | #55,121 | #60,433 | -9.6% |
| Count | 373 | 360 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bingenheimer bearers went from 373 to 360 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 5,312 positions in the national ranking, going from #55,121 to #60,433.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bingenheimer
FAQ
Bingenheimer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bingenheimer?
Name Census estimates that about 413 living Americans carry the surname Bingenheimer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 829,914 residents.
How common is Bingenheimer?
Bingenheimer ranks #60,433 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 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 360 people with the surname Bingenheimer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (413), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 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 Bingenheimer.
Has Bingenheimer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bingenheimer went from 373 recorded bearers to 360. That is a decrease of 13 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #55,121 to #60,433.
What does the Census say about the background of Bingenheimer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bingenheimer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bingenheimer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (325 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bingenheimer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Bingenheimer (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 Bingenheimer mean?
A German surname derived from a place name referring to someone originating from Bingen. 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 Bingenheimer (0.12 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 many people are called Bingenheimer?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Bingenheimer at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.