Explore the Family Name Beckers
The meaning of Beckers
Dutch, Flemish, and German: variant of Becker + the genitive case -s. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Gerda, Hans, Klaus, Kurt, Wendelin, Wilhelmina. French Jacques, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Beckers in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beckers has seen a decline over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 33,605 in terms of popularity and had 640 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 42,237 with only 514 occurrences, indicating a drop in popularity by 25.69% and a decrease in count by 19.69%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 29.17%, going from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,605 | #42,237 | -25.69% |
| Count | 640 | 514 | -19.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.17 | -29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckers
The ethnicity associated with the surname Beckers also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 92.66% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 91.83% by 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the surname increased from 5.16% in 2000 to 7% in 2010, representing a growth of 35.66%. The proportion of Black individuals with the Beckers surname decreased to 0% in 2010 from 1.09% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 91.83% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.16% | 7% | 35.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |