Benson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Benson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 86,081 people with the surname Benson in the United States. Benson is the 365th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Benson?

About 0.028% Americans have the last name Benson.

This means 1 in 3,587 people are named Benson.

Is the Last Name Benson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Benson grew by 2.2%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Benson are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Benson in the United States.

Race Percent
White77.85%
Black16.24%
Hispanic2.41%
Multiracial1.95%
Asian0.79%
Native American0.77%