Explore the Family Name Beecroft
The meaning of Beecroft
English (Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire): habitational name from Beecroft Hall in Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire.
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How common is the last name Beecroft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beecroft slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 24,993 out of all surnames, but in 2010, it fell to the 25,171st position, showing a change rate of -0.71%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 933 to 985 during the same period, suggesting a growth rate of 5.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped marginally by 5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #25,171 | -0.71% |
| Count | 933 | 985 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beecroft
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Beecroft surname identified as White in both 2000 (91.96%) and 2010 (91.57%), with a slight decrease of 0.42%. The Hispanic proportion experienced a significant increase of 59.81%, moving from 3.11% in 2000 to 4.97% in 2010. Conversely, those who identified as being of two or more ethnicities and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 36.89% and 36.79% respectively. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity among the Beecrofts during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 91.57% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.97% | 59.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 1.42% | -36.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.93% | 1.22% | -36.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |