Explore the Family Name Beede
The meaning of Beede
English: variant of Beed.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beede in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beede saw a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beede was ranked 22,370th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to being the 20,458th most common surname—an increase of 8.55 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname expanded from 1,074 to 1,298 during the same period, marking an impressive growth rate of 20.86 percent. The proportion of people named Beede per 100,000 also increased by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,370 | #20,458 | 8.55% |
| Count | 1,074 | 1,298 | 20.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.44 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beede
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beede. The largest change occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which grew from representing just 0.47 percent of all Beedes in 2000 to 2.31 percent in 2010—an astronomical rise of 391.49 percent. The proportion of Beedes identifying as two or more races also saw a significant increase of 44.97 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Beedes who identify as White decreased slightly by 3.48 percent, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 40 percent. The Hispanic and Black populations each experienced modest growth of 4.52 percent and 175 percent, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 91.76% | -3.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 2.31% | 391.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.16% | 44.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.85% | 4.52% |
| Black | 0.56% | 1.54% | 175% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.39% | -40% |