Explore the Family Name Beenken
The meaning of Beenken
North German: variant of Behnken. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beenken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beenken has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Beenken ranked 43,875 in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to 45,569, marking a decrease of 3.86%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname saw a marginal increase of 1.3% from 463 in 2000 to 469 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a decrease, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, presenting a change of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,569 | -3.86% |
| Count | 463 | 469 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beenken
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant portion of individuals with the Beenken surname identifies as White. In 2000, 95.90% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.88% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black both in 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010, a change of 31.54%. People identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable with a minor decrease from 1.73% to 1.71%. Interestingly, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a representation of 1.28%, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 94.88% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.71% | 31.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 1.71% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |