Explore the Family Name Beckel
The meaning of Beckel
1. German: variant of Böckel (see Boeckel) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Americanized form of German Bechel.
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How common is the last name Beckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Beckel surname has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 24,914th in popularity and climbed to 24,339th by 2010, marking a 2.31% change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 937 to 1,030 during this period, a 9.93% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #24,339 | 2.31% |
| Count | 937 | 1,030 | 9.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckel
The ethnic identity associated with the Beckel surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those carrying the Beckel surname identified as White (95.73% in 2000 and 94.95% in 2010), there was a small decrease by 0.81%. The Hispanic population grew from 1.81% to 2.43%, marking a 34.25% change. There was also a modest increase within the group identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.28% to 1.36%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed activity in 2010 but had no representation in 2000. Conversely, the Black population, which made up 0.85% in 2000, dropped to zero by 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw no representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.95% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.43% | 34.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.36% | 6.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |