Explore the Family Name Becera
The meaning of Becera
Hispanic: altered form of Galician and Spanish Becerra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Becera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Becera has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Becera was ranked 76,700th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 69,392nd, representing a change of 9.53%. The number of people with the Becera surname also rose from 233 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, an increase of 21.46%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people slightly increased from 0.09 to 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #69,392 | 9.53% |
| Count | 233 | 283 | 21.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becera
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Becera, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is primarily Hispanic. In 2000, 91.42% of those with the Becera surname identified as Hispanic. This percentage slightly decreased to 89.75% in 2010. A small proportion of Beceras also identified as White (5.15% in 2000 and 5.65% in 2010). There was a slight decrease in Beceras identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.15% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander Becera population, though small, increased from 0% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. No Beceras identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.42% | 89.75% | -1.83% |
| White | 5.15% | 5.65% | 9.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 1.77% | -17.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |