Explore the Family Name Becraft
The meaning of Becraft
English (Middlesex): variant of Beecroft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Becraft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Becraft has seen a slight decline in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,168 nationwide with 1,644 individuals carrying this name, whereas by 2010, it had slipped to rank 17,005 with a count of 1,671, representing a minor change of -5.18% in rank and a 1.64% increase in count. The proportion of individuals bearing the Becraft surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.61 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,168 | #17,005 | -5.18% |
| Count | 1,644 | 1,671 | 1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.57 | -6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becraft
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Becraft surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly fell from 95.32% in 2000 to 94.43% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Becraft surname increased by 43.67%, going from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose, moving from 1.52% to 1.80%. On the other hand, the Black population saw a decrease of -7.22%, shrinking from 0.97% to 0.90%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained statically at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.43% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.27% | 43.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.8% | 18.42% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0.9% | -7.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |