Explore the Family Name Beeken
The meaning of Beeken
1. English (Lincolnshire): variant of Beacon. 2. Flemish (mainly Belgian Limburg): genitivized form of Beek.
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How common is the last name Beeken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Beeken' has encountered a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 109,915th in popularity and decreased to 119,508th in 2010, marking an 8.73% drop in rank. The count of people carrying the 'Beeken' surname also fell slightly from 149 in 2000 to 145 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 2.68%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the 'Beeken' surname per 100,000 people dropped by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #119,508 | -8.73% |
| Count | 149 | 145 | -2.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beeken
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Beeken' identify as White, although there is a small decrease in this group from 93.96% in 2000 to 93.10% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a minor increase from 4.03% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010. There were no measured changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races, with the numbers remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 93.1% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 4.14% | 2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |