Explore the Family Name Beauchesne
The meaning of Beauchesne
French: topographic name from Old French beau chesne ‘beautiful oak’, apparently related to the site of an estate or property. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Normand, Auguste, Emile, Fernand, Laurier, Marcel, Mederic, Oliva, Sylvie.
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How common is the last name Beauchesne in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beauchesne experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,123 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, and by 2010, this rank had dropped slightly to 25,640, representing a decrease of 2.06 percent. However, despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Beauchesne surname increased from 926 in 2000 to 962 in 2010, an increase of 3.89 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by 2.94 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #25,640 | -2.06% |
| Count | 926 | 962 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beauchesne
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Beauchesne surname. A majority of those with this surname identify as White, with 96.33 percent in 2000 and 96.57 percent in 2010, indicating a marginal increase of 0.25 percent. Hispanic identification saw a decline from 1.62 percent to 1.14 percent, a drop of 29.63 percent. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.08 percent to 1.35 percent, a growth of 25.00 percent. There were no recorded instances of people with the Beauchesne surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 96.57% | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.35% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.14% | -29.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |