Explore the Family Name Becnel
The meaning of Becnel
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of English Becknell (see Bicknell). History: The progenitor of the majority of the Becnels in LA was Thomas Becnel, Sr, an Englishman who settled in LA in the middle of the 18th century. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Fernand, Amelie, Antoine, Emile, Fabien, Francois, Gaston, Onezime, Pierre, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Becnel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Becnel has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, shifting from 16,616 to 16,781, representing a negative change of 0.99%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname has increased by 7.11%, growing from 1,589 in 2000 to 1,702 in 2010. This equates to a minor reduction in proportion per 100k people, with a 1.69% decrease from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,616 | #16,781 | -0.99% |
| Count | 1,589 | 1,702 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becnel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Becnel also witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group remains those identifying as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 86.97% to 84.84%. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase, going from 11.33% to 12.16%. Interestingly, there was an almost 70% rise in individuals claiming two or more races, increasing from 0.76% to 1.29%. Similarly, a notable growth of 55.26% was seen in the Hispanic demographic, moving from 0.76% to 1.18%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.97% | 84.84% | -2.45% |
| Black | 11.33% | 12.16% | 7.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.29% | 69.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.18% | 55.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |