Explore the Family Name Beaney
The meaning of Beaney
English: variant of English Benney or Scottish Bennie. Compare Beeney.
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How common is the last name Beaney in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beaney has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, this name ranked 88,825th in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to the 101,737th position, signaling a change of -14.54%. The count of people bearing this surname also experienced a decline from 194 in 2000 to 177 in 2010, representing an 8.76% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #101,737 | -14.54% |
| Count | 194 | 177 | -8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beaney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the surname Beaney is predominantly associated with white individuals. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.94% of those with the Beaney surname identified as white. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 95.48%, marking a change of -2.51%. No data was recorded for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 95.48% | -2.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |