Explore the Family Name Beauford
The meaning of Beauford
1. Altered form of French Beaufort. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Beaufort. The surname Beauford is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Beauford in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beauford saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell by 1.79% from 16,283 to 16,575 during this decade. However, the count of individuals with this last name rose by 6.26%, from 1,629 to 1,731. Proportionally, Beauford was found among approximately 0.6 per 100,000 people in 2000, dropping slightly to around 0.59 per 100,000 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,283 | #16,575 | -1.79% |
| Count | 1,629 | 1,731 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.59 | -1.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beauford
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Beauford surname. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both decreased by 34.43%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White also saw a small decrease from 25.23% to 24.21%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races increased by 30.54%, and the Hispanic proportion more than doubled, with an increase of 116.26%. Lastly, the percentage of those who identify as Black saw a slight decrease from 69.92% to 69.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.92% | 69.21% | -1.02% |
| White | 25.23% | 24.21% | -4.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 3.12% | 30.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.66% | 116.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.4% | -34.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.4% | -34.43% |