Explore the Family Name Beckenbach
The meaning of Beckenbach
German: variant of Bickenbach. Compare Peckenpaugh and Peckinpaugh.
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How common is the last name Beckenbach in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beckenbach saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 109,915th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, however, its rank had fallen to 116,201, reflecting a change of -5.72%. Nevertheless, the count of people with the Beckenbach surname increased slightly during this period, from 149 in 2000 to 150 in 2010, an increase of 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #116,201 | -5.72% |
| Count | 149 | 150 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckenbach
The ethnicity associated with the surname Beckenbach remained predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.66% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly to 96% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native consistently remained at zero throughout both census years. This suggests that the Beckenbach surname is primarily associated with a White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 96% | -2.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |