Explore the Family Name Bechstein
The meaning of Bechstein
German: possibly a topographic name connected with a location where Pechstein was found, a quartz-like, clear mineral.
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How common is the last name Bechstein in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bechstein has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,372nd most common surname and dropped to the 76,029th position in 2010, representing a change of -6.52%. During this period, the count also decreased slightly from 255 to 253 people with this surname, a change of -0.78%. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #76,029 | -6.52% |
| Count | 255 | 253 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechstein
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Bechstein, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White, with a small increase from 96.86% in 2000 to 97.63% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black in either year. While there was no Hispanic representation in 2000, by 2010, 1.98% of individuals with the surname Bechstein identified as Hispanic. Unfortunately, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly from 1.96% in 2000 to 0.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.63% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.96% | 0% | -100% |