Explore the Family Name Bechen
The meaning of Bechen
German: habitational name from Bechen in North Rhine-Westphalia or near Kempten in the Allgäu area.
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How common is the last name Bechen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bechen has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname climbed from 66,476th place in 2000 to 62,531st place a decade later, marking a growth of 5.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name grew by 15.11%, with the number rising from 278 in 2000 to 320 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bechen per 100,000 increased by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #62,531 | 5.93% |
| Count | 278 | 320 | 15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Bechen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.46% over the ten years. In 2000, 96.76% identified as White, and this figure dropped to 94.38% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Bechen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year. However, the 2010 census did note a small percentage (1.88%) of Bechens who identified as Hispanic, a category that showed no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 94.38% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| 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% |