Explore the Family Name Beemer
The meaning of Beemer
1. English: variant of Beamer. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Behmer.
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How common is the last name Beemer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beemer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Beemer ranked as the 15,903rd most common last name and by 2010 had dipped to 17,142nd, showing a drop of approximately 7.79%. The total count of individuals carrying the Beemer surname also declined marginally from 1,679 in 2000 to 1,653 in 2010, representing a fall of about 1.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 9.68% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,903 | #17,142 | -7.79% |
| Count | 1,679 | 1,653 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.56 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beemer
In terms of ethnicity, the Beemer surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.90% of the Beemers identified as White, though this slightly decreased to 95.16% by 2010. However, there have been significant increases in the number of Beemers identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races (from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010) and Hispanic (from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010). The Black population with the Beemer surname also increased, rising from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.16% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.88% | 97.89% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.15% | 91.67% |
| Black | 0.77% | 1.15% | 49.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |