Explore the Family Name Beel
The meaning of Beel
1. English: variant of Beal. 2. Americanized form of German Biehl or Bühl (see Buehl).
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How common is the last name Beel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beel has seen a slight decline in the period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 39,617th in the United States and was used by approximately 522 individuals. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 44,270th most popular surname and its usage had fallen by 6.9% to 486 people. The proportional prevalence per 100,000 also decreased by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #44,270 | -11.74% |
| Count | 522 | 486 | -6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beel
In terms of ethnic identity connected with the Beel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data offers an interesting perspective. While there was no recorded change among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives (with the latter seeing an introduction of the surname by 1.44% in 2010), some shifts were noted among other ethnicities. The proportion of white individuals bearing the Beel surname increased by 3.90% from 88.12% in 2000 to 91.56% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic and Black communities saw a decrease in the use of this surname. Hispanic usage declined by 46.25% while Black usage fell by 37.71%. In the category of "Two or more races," the census reported an elimination of the Beel surname from 1.34% to none by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.12% | 91.56% | 3.9% |
| Black | 5.94% | 3.7% | -37.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 1.65% | -46.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |