Explore the Family Name Becking
The meaning of Becking
Dutch and German: farm name, mainly in the border region of East Netherlands (Overijssel) and Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), indicating its location ‘beside a stream’ (see Beck 6).
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How common is the last name Becking in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Becking has experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 85,643 to 89,753, representing a 4.8% drop. However, the census also shows that the total count bearing this surname increased slightly from 203 to 206 individuals during the same period, marking a 1.48% growth. It's noteworthy that the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Becking decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #89,753 | -4.8% |
| Count | 203 | 206 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becking
In terms of ethnic identity, the data collected in the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those carrying the surname Becking primarily identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this category between 2000 and 2010 from 98.52% to 96.12%. There were no changes reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame, with all remaining at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 96.12% | -2.44% |
| 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% |