Explore the Family Name Beachy
The meaning of Beachy
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Bütschi (see Butsch), via the intermediate form Bitsche (see Peachey 1). Compare Beachey. 2. English (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Beechy. History: This (see 1 above) is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite (Amish) family (see Peachey 1).
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How common is the last name Beachy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Beachy" increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beachy was ranked as the 7538th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 6636th position, reflecting an increase of nearly 12 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also grew significantly during this period, from 4,069 to 5,102, marking a rise of more than 25 percent. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Beachy increased from 1.51 to 1.73, demonstrating a surge of approximately 14.57 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,538 | #6,636 | 11.97% |
| Count | 4,069 | 5,102 | 25.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.73 | 14.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beachy
On the subject of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Beachy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 98.55 percent to 98.08 percent. The proportion of those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw minor increases, rising from 0.17 percent to 0.31 percent, and 0.57 percent to 0.65 percent, respectively. A new group appeared in 2010, with 0.24 percent of the Beachy population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and another 0.12 percent as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities remained the same at 0.61 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.08% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 0.65% | 14.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0.17% | 0.31% | 82.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.12% | 0% |