Explore the Family Name Beckelheimer
The meaning of Beckelheimer
Variant of Beckelhymer, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Beckelheimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beckelheimer has slightly increased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname, with approximately 200 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 85,659, with a count of 218 individuals, representing a growth rate of about 9.0%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #85,659 | 1.15% |
| Count | 200 | 218 | 9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckelheimer
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the surname Beckelheimer are predominantly White. In 2000, about 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 93.12% by 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, making up approximately 3.21% of those with the Beckelheimer surname in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 93.12% | -4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |