Explore the Family Name Bechara
The meaning of Bechara
Arabic (Lebanon and Syria): French-influenced form of Beshara (see Bishara). Bearers of this surname are Christians.
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How common is the last name Bechara in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bechara has seen an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 92,601 most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen significantly to a rank of 74,141. This represents a nearly 20% leap in popularity. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this time period, increasing by 41.85% from 184 people in 2000 to 261 in 2010. For every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with the surname Bechara increased by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #74,141 | 19.93% |
| Count | 184 | 261 | 41.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechara
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Bechara also shifted subtly over this decade, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 60.87% identified as White, a number which increased to 71.65% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 28.26% to 23.75%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped dramatically from 9.24% to 2.3%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 2.3% of Becharas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.87% | 71.65% | 17.71% |
| Hispanic | 28.26% | 23.75% | -15.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.24% | 2.3% | -75.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |