Explore the Family Name Bechard
The meaning of Bechard
French (Béchard): nickname derived from bec ‘beak, bill of a bird’ + the pejorative suffix -ard, probably denoting a garrulous individual or someone with a prominent nose. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Adrien, Alain, Andre, Antoine, Emile, Laurent, Leandre, Lucien, Marcel, Octave.
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How common is the last name Bechard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bechard has experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 13,675 to 14,523. However, there was a marginal increase of 0.93% in the count of people bearing this surname over the same period, with the total number rising from 2,034 to 2,053 individuals. The proportion of people named Bechard per 100k slightly declined by 6.67%, shifting from 0.75 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,675 | #14,523 | -6.2% |
| Count | 2,034 | 2,053 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.7 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechard
When looking at the census's ethnic identity data, it shows that the majority of individuals with the Bechard surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage saw a minor decrease of 1.13%. During the same decade, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals who identify as Two or More Races, Hispanic, and Black, which rose by 45.24%, 42.86%, and 16.67% respectively. Interestingly, no Bechards identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is consistent with the broad diversity of ethnic identities found across the United States, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.57% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.9% | 42.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.22% | 45.24% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.63% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |