Explore the Family Name Bechel
The meaning of Bechel
South German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, from a diminutive of Bach 1. This surname is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Bechel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bechel has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 45,078th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 52,482nd position, marking a decline of 16.42%. The count of individuals with this name also fell from 448 to 395 during the same period, representing an 11.83% reduction. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Bechel per 100,000 people dropped by 23.53% from 0.17 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #52,482 | -16.42% |
| Count | 448 | 395 | -11.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those bearing the Bechel surname are of White ethnicity. This group made up 95.98% of the total in 2000, rising slightly to 96.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the surname Bechel who identify as Hispanic experienced a growth of 13.46%, escalating from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 96.2% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.77% | 13.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |