Explore the Family Name Beazer
The meaning of Beazer
English (Gloucestershire and Wiltshire): of Norman origin, probably a variant of Belcher, in which the diphthong in Middle English Beucher or Beusire has been simplified to produce Be(a)ser.
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How common is the last name Beazer in the United States?
The surname Beazer experienced a shift in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beazer was ranked as the 37,640th most common last name, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 39,164th position, a decrease of 4.05%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Beazer surname increased modestly from 556 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.08%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there is a decrease of 9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #39,164 | -4.05% |
| Count | 556 | 562 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beazer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beazer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of holders of this surname identified as White, making up 55.94% in 2000 and slipping slightly to 54.8% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black accounted for 38.31% in 2000 and decreased marginally to 37.37% in 2010. There was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 3.78% in 2000 to 6.58% in 2010, marking a 74.07% increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of Beazer's identifying with two or more races saw a decline of 22.84%, falling from 1.62% to 1.25%. No Beazers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.94% | 54.8% | -2.04% |
| Black | 38.31% | 37.37% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.78% | 6.58% | 74.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.25% | -22.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |