Explore the Family Name Beekley
The meaning of Beekley
Variant of Beeghly, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Beekley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beekley has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 105,905 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 118,853, representing a decrease of 12.23%. The number of people bearing this surname also fell from 156 in 2000 to 146 in 2010, a drop of approximately 6.41%. The proportion of people with the Beekley surname per 100,000 population reduced by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,905 | #118,853 | -12.23% |
| Count | 156 | 146 | -6.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beekley
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Beekley surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased from 92.95% to 84.25%, a change of -9.36%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 3.85% to 7.53%, an increase of 95.58%. Interestingly, the data shows that by 2010, 5.48% of individuals with the Beekley surname identified as Black, a category which did not appear in the 2000 census for this surname. There were no reported individuals with the Beekley surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 84.25% | -9.36% |
| Two or More Races | 3.85% | 7.53% | 95.58% |
| Black | 0% | 5.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |