Explore the Family Name Becknell
The meaning of Becknell
English: variant of Bicknell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Becknell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Becknell has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Becknell ranked 24,615 in terms of surname popularity across the United States, and by 2010 it had slipped to 28,552, representing a decline of approximately 15.99%. This drop was also reflected in the overall count of individuals bearing this surname, which decreased from 951 to 835, marking a reduction of 12.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.35 to 0.28, indicating a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #28,552 | -15.99% |
| Count | 951 | 835 | -12.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.28 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becknell
The ethnic identity associated with the Becknell surname also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Becknells were White (87.07%), followed by the Black community at 9.78%. By 2010, while the White ethnicity still held the majority, it had decreased slightly to 84.91%, while the percentage of Black Becknells rose to 10.66%. Furthermore, those identifying as two or more races increased by 38.78%, from 1.47% to 2.04%. The Hispanic population saw a modest rise, increasing from 1.26% to 1.32%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.07% | 84.91% | -2.48% |
| Black | 9.78% | 10.66% | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.04% | 38.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.32% | 4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |