Explore the Family Name Beckmeyer
The meaning of Beckmeyer
German: variant of Beckemeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beckmeyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beckmeyer has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,230 most common, but dropped to 62,903 in 2010, reflecting a 4.44% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased slightly from 313 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.6%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #62,903 | -4.44% |
| Count | 313 | 318 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckmeyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Beckmeyer surname is primarily associated with people who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group grew from 94.89% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010. Other represented ethnicities include Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which saw minor changes over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 1.87%, from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, while the Hispanic representation reduced by 1.79%, from 2.24% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Beckmeyer surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.6% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.2% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.57% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |