Explore the Family Name Becvar
The meaning of Becvar
Czech (Bečvář): occupational name for a maker of casks, from bečka ‘cask’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Becvar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Becvar has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523rd most popular, while in 2010 it climbed to 46,314th position, indicating a 0.45% rise in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 431 to 460 during this period, reflecting a 6.73% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #46,314 | 0.45% |
| Count | 431 | 460 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Becvar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Becvar has also shown some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 94.43% in 2000 that slightly rose to 95.43% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 31.07%, while individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 census for the first time, making up 1.09% of the total. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black showed no change during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 95.43% | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 3.04% | -31.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |