Explore the Family Name Beamon
The meaning of Beamon
English: variant of Beeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beamon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beamon saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 7440 in 2000 to 7426 in 2010, indicating a rise of 0.19 percent. The count of individuals with the Beamon surname also increased from 4125 in 2000 to 4485 in 2010, a change of 8.73 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -0.65 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,440 | #7,426 | 0.19% |
| Count | 4,125 | 4,485 | 8.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.53 | 1.52 | -0.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beamon
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Beamon surname. While the largest percentage still identifies as Black (64.99% in 2000 and 65.26% in 2010), the percentage identifying as two or more races saw a significant jump from 1.55% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010, an increase of 105.81%. The percentage of Beamons identifying as White declined by 8.03%, while the Hispanic category saw a growth of 35.17%. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases of 13.64% and 33.33% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.99% | 65.26% | 0.42% |
| White | 31.52% | 28.99% | -8.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 3.19% | 105.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.96% | 35.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.36% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.25% | 13.64% |