Explore the Family Name Beckert
The meaning of Beckert
German: 1. nickname from Begehart ‘Beghard’, a member of a lay brotherhood founded in Flanders in the 13th century, the male counterpart of the Beguines (see Beguin). 2. enlarged form of Becker. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Heino, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Beckert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beckert has gained popularity over the years. In 2000, Beckert was ranked 22,240th in terms of popularity but it increased to a rank of 20,574 by 2010, showing a notable 7.49% upward growth. The count of individuals bearing the surname also witnessed an increase from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,288 in 2010, which amounts to a rise of 19.04%. The proportion of this surname per 100k population grew by 10%, improving from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #20,574 | 7.49% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,288 | 19.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.44 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Beckert surname identify as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 95.75% in 2000 to 94.80% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 57.43%, going up from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. There was also a small increase in people identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising by 31.33% from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small percentage (0.85%) of people with Beckert surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that had no representation in 2000. However, the Black category and American Indian and Alaskan Native category had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.8% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.33% | 57.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.09% | 31.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |