Explore the Family Name Becton
The meaning of Becton
Scottish and English: altered form of Beckton.
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How common is the last name Becton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Becton has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 11869 to 11886, a decline of 0.14 percent. However, this drop in rank is not reflective of the actual count of individuals with this surname; the number of people named Becton rose by 9.07 percent from 2415 in 2000 to 2634 in 2010. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of individuals with the surname Becton per 100,000 decreased slightly by 1.11 percent during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,869 | #11,886 | -0.14% |
| Count | 2,415 | 2,634 | 9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.89 | -1.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Becton also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both went down to zero. The largest ethnic group, Black, experienced a modest increase from 58.30 percent to 59.11 percent. Those identifying as White saw a small decrease, from 38.18 percent to 36.79 percent. Meanwhile, the biggest shift was seen within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase of over 60 percent, growing from 1.04 percent to 1.67 percent. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.90 percent to 1.97 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.3% | 59.11% | 1.39% |
| White | 38.18% | 36.79% | -3.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.97% | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.67% | 60.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |