Explore the Family Name Beak
The meaning of Beak
English (Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset): nickname from Middle English bek, bekke ‘beak, bill of a bird’ (Old French bec), probably denoting someone with a prominent nose.
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How common is the last name Beak in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Beak' experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Beak' was ranked as the 76,946th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell slightly to 78,821st position, signifying a change of -2.44%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.31% from 232 in 2000 to 242 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #78,821 | -2.44% |
| Count | 232 | 242 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Beak surname saw significant shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Beaks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose dramatically by 46.06%, moving from 27.16% in 2000 to 39.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, self-identified White Beaks decreased by 14.65%, going from 66.81% in 2000 to 57.02% in 2010. Interestingly, the surname had zero representation in two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. The Black category also went from a small representation of 3.45% in 2000 to no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.81% | 57.02% | -14.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.16% | 39.67% | 46.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |