Explore the Family Name Beauchene
The meaning of Beauchene
French (Beauchêne): variant of Beauchesne. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Adelard, Philippe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beauchene in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beauchene has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,497 and rose slightly to 44,423 in 2010 - a modest growth of 0.17%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 455 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, a rise of 6.37%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of -5.88%, indicating that while the absolute numbers have increased, the relative prevalence of the name may have diminished slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #44,423 | 0.17% |
| Count | 455 | 484 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beauchene
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beauchene, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority of the individuals with this surname identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly increased from 96.04% in 2000 to 96.90% in 2010, a change of 0.90%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races decreased significantly by 42.31%, going from 2.86% in 2000 to just 1.65% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 96.9% | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 1.65% | -42.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |