Explore the Family Name Beckemeyer
The meaning of Beckemeyer
North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer living by a stream (see Beck + Meyer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beckemeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beckemeyer's popularity has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 57,252 in 2000 to 59,742 in 2010, which represents a -4.35% change. However, the number of people with the surname Beckemeyer saw a small increase over this decade, rising from 333 to 338, an approximate 1.5% growth. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #59,742 | -4.35% |
| Count | 333 | 338 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckemeyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Beckemeyer surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group showed a slight decrease from 98.20% in 2000 to 95.56% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased considerably, from 1.50% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010, representing a 77.33% change. No significant changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 95.56% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.66% | 77.33% |
| 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% |