Explore the Family Name Becken
The meaning of Becken
1. North German: variant of Beck 6. 2. Norwegian: very rare variant, and an Americanized form, of Bekken. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor.
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How common is the last name Becken in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Becken has slightly declined in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Becken ranked 61,376 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 69,996, marking a decrease of 14.04%. The actual count of people with this surname also fell from 306 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, representing an 8.5% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname dropped by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #69,996 | -14.04% |
| Count | 306 | 280 | -8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becken
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Becken as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White and carrying the Becken surname increased from 93.79% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010, a rise of 3.2%. However, individuals identifying as Black or as two or more races both dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.96% and 2.29% respectively in 2000. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Becken surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 96.79% | 3.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |