Explore the Family Name Beans
The meaning of Beans
1. English: variant of Bean, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Probably an Americanized form Americanized form of German or Swiss German Bins or Binz, or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.
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How common is the last name Beans in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Beans' has seen shifts in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,814th most popular surname while in 2010, it slid down to the 23,002nd spot—a decline of approximately 5.45%. The count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 1,111 throughout this decade. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by about 7.32%, going from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,814 | #23,002 | -5.45% |
| Count | 1,111 | 1,111 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beans
The ethnicity distribution of the surname 'Beans' has also evolved over time according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White fell by about 7.93% from 57.88% in 2000 to 53.29% in 2010. Conversely, we see growth in the percentages of 'Beans' who identify as Hispanic (a 69.23% increase), those of two or more races (a 54.84% increase), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (a 19.13% increase). The proportion of 'Beans' identifying as Black remained largely stable with a slight increase of 0.99%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group held steady with no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.88% | 53.29% | -7.93% |
| Black | 27.27% | 27.54% | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.35% | 12.33% | 19.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 4.32% | 54.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.98% | 69.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0% |