Explore the Family Name Beckom
The meaning of Beckom
1. Altered form of English Beckham. Compare Beckum 1. 2. Possibly also an altered form of Dutch Van Beckum (see Beckum 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beckom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beckom has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,716 but rose to 34,916 in 2010, showing a 4.9% increase. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 574 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, indicating an increase of 12.54%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight rise from 0.21 to 0.22, suggesting a growth of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #34,916 | 4.9% |
| Count | 574 | 646 | 12.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Beckom surname identify as either White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor decrease in both these categories with White dropping by 1.20% and Black by 4.10%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.39% to 2.79%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 2.09% to 3.25%). The percentage of Beckoms identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%, meaning no change was recorded in these categories during the period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.26% | 47.68% | -1.2% |
| Black | 48.26% | 46.28% | -4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 3.25% | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.79% | 100.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |