Explore the Family Name Beachey
The meaning of Beachey
1. Variant of Peachey 1, a surname of Swiss German origin. Compare Beachy. 2. English: variant of Beechy.
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How common is the last name Beachey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Beachey" ranks 109,258 in popularity as of 2010, down from a rank of 103,193 in 2000. This represents a decline of approximately 5.88% over the decade. However, the total count of individuals with this surname in the United States slightly increased from 161 to 162 during this period. The proportion of Beachey per 100k population also dipped by 16.67%, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #109,258 | -5.88% |
| Count | 161 | 162 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beachey
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Beachey," data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 94.41% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure decreased marginally to 93.83% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. Interestingly, the 2010 census reported a small percentage (approximately 3.09%) of individuals with the Beachey surname identifying as Hispanic, which was not the case in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.83% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| 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% |