Explore the Family Name Beckworth
The meaning of Beckworth
English: variant of Beckwith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beckworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beckworth has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Beckworth was ranked 24,873rd in popularity with a count of 939 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 24,665th and the count increased to 1,012, demonstrating a growth of 7.77%. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 2.86% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #24,665 | 0.84% |
| Count | 939 | 1,012 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beckworth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The majority of the individuals with the Beckworth surname identified as White (69.37%) in 2010, down from 72.42% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black remained fairly stable at around 24%. A notable change was observed in the percentage of Beckworths identifying with two or more races, which saw a remarkable increase from 0.75% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a slight uptick in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.49% to 2.37% over the same period. No Beckworths identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.42% | 69.37% | -4.21% |
| Black | 24.49% | 24.31% | -0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 3.06% | 308% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.37% | 59.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |