Explore the Family Name Beechum
The meaning of Beechum
Variant of Beachum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beechum in the United States?
The surname Beechum, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a notable decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was the 54,522nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 72,771st spot, marking a decline of about 33.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 354 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a drop of approximately 24.58%. As a result, the proportion of Beechums per 100,000 people in the U.S. population fell from 0.13 to 0.09, a reduction of 30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #72,771 | -33.47% |
| Count | 354 | 267 | -24.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beechum
When it comes to ethnic identity, again referring to Decennial U.S. Census data, the Beechum surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White and Black. In 2010, about 36.33% identified as White - a minor increase from 35.88% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 50.94%, a slight decrease from 54.52% in 2000. Interestingly, the percentage of Beechums identifying with two or more races saw significant growth, rising from 3.39% in 2000 to 5.62% in 2010, an increase of 65.78%. Hispanic Beechums also increased slightly from 5.65% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010. Notably, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within the Beechum surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.52% | 50.94% | -6.57% |
| White | 35.88% | 36.33% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 5.65% | 5.99% | 6.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 5.62% | 65.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |