Explore the Family Name Beaufort
How common is the last name Beaufort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beaufort increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,043rd most common in the United States and by 2010 had risen 12.1% to a rank of 32,562nd. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this time, with an increase of 24.51% - from 567 people in 2000 to 706 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Beaufort per 100,000 residents increased by 14.29%, showing that Beaufort became more common over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #32,562 | 12.1% |
| Count | 567 | 706 | 24.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beaufort
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Beaufort is Black, which saw a slight increase from 70.37% in 2000 to 71.95% in 2010. The number of people identifying as White decreased by 12.97% from 25.22% in 2000 to 21.95% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races increased from 2.82% to 3.82%, a change of 35.46%. Additionally, in 2010, a small percentage (1.84%) identified as Hispanic, where there had been none reported in the previous census. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.37% | 71.95% | 2.25% |
| White | 25.22% | 21.95% | -12.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 3.82% | 35.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |