Explore the Family Name Beahm
The meaning of Beahm
Americanized form of German Boehm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beahm in the United States?
The surname Beahm, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,599th in popularity in the United States, with 1,273 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 20,985 with a count of 1,254, marking a 7.07% decrease in rank and a 1.49% decrease in count. The proportion of people with the Beahm surname per 100,000 also decreased by 8.51% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,599 | #20,985 | -7.07% |
| Count | 1,273 | 1,254 | -1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beahm
In terms of ethnicity, the Beahm surname shows varied representation. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identifying as White remained consistent at just over 96%. However, there was a significant increase of 111.39% in individuals identifying as two or more races from 2000 to 2010. The representation of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased by 43.59% during the same time period. However, representation among Hispanics declined by 43.26%, and there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 96.25% | -0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.67% | 111.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 0.8% | -43.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.56% | 43.59% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |