Explore the Family Name Beecham
The meaning of Beecham
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Beauchamp, reflecting the normal English pronunciation.
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How common is the last name Beecham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beecham has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,958th and by 2010, it had climbed to 14,382nd, showing a change of 3.85%. The count of people with this surname rose by 14.62% over the same period, from 1,813 to 2,078. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also increased slightly from 0.67 to 0.7, a change of 4.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,958 | #14,382 | 3.85% |
| Count | 1,813 | 2,078 | 14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.7 | 4.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beecham
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Beecham also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage identified as White, though this decreased slightly from 68.84% to 65.30%. The percentage identifying as Black increased modestly from 26.92% to 28.10%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.65% to 2.89%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise from 1.71% to 2.60%. Meanwhile, no change was reported for people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.84% | 65.3% | -5.14% |
| Black | 26.92% | 28.1% | 4.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.89% | 75.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.6% | 52.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |