How common is the Bencke surname?

There are approximately 300 people with the surname Bencke in the United States.

Are there Bencke soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 7 soldiers with the Bencke surname appear in Civil War records.

Bencke

Q: What does the surname Bencke mean?

The surname Bencke means "A diminutive form of a name beginning with 'Ben-' or a variant of Benke.". It is of Germanic/Polish origin.

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Meaning

A diminutive form of a name beginning with 'Ben-' or a variant of Benke.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Germanic or Polish elements, with '-cke' or '-ke' serving as a diminutive suffix. The exact origin is uncertain and may represent a regional variant.

About the Bencke Surname

An obscure surname of uncertain Germanic or Polish origin. The rarity of this name suggests it may be a regional or family-specific variant.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 300 bearers in the United States #4,649 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname found sporadically in Germanic and Polish-speaking regions and their diaspora communities.

Bencke Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Bencke Surname

Wilhelm Bencke

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic/Polish
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: Modern era, 19th-20th century
Estimated Bearers: 300

War Records

7 soldiers with the Bencke surname found in Civil War records.

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