Explore the Family Name Backen
The meaning of Backen
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Bakken. 2. North Frisian and North German (Schleswig-Holstein): patronymic from Backe. This surname is very rare in North Frisia.
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How common is the last name Backen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Backen ranked 63,141 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly to 64,200 in 2010, showing a minor decline of 1.68% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname increased by about 4.73%, from 296 in 2000 to 310 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11 throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #64,200 | -1.68% |
| Count | 296 | 310 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Backen
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Backen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no notable changes in its distribution across different ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. Most individuals with this surname identified as White, at 94.59% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.19% in 2010. The Hispanic community made up 3.04% in 2000 and saw a slight decrease to 2.90% in 2010. The surname was not found among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 94.19% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 2.9% | -4.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |