Explore the Family Name Beery
The meaning of Beery
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Ó Béara. See Berry and O’Berry. 2. Americanized form of Swiss German Bieri.
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How common is the last name Beery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beery has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 10,159th in terms of popularity and rose up to 9,501st by 2010, showing an increase of 6.48%. The number of people carrying this surname also grew from 2,916 in 2000 to 3,421 in 2010, marking an increase of 17.32%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population bearing the surname Beery also increased by 7.41% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,159 | #9,501 | 6.48% |
| Count | 2,916 | 3,421 | 17.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.16 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beery
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beery as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.97% over the decade. The second most common ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw a decrease of 38.89%. Those identifying as two or more races stayed relatively stable, seeing a small decrease of 0.77%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Beery surname who identified as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases of 49.61% and 158.25% respectively. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 21.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 93.39% | -1.97% |
| Black | 1.03% | 2.66% | 158.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.9% | 49.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.29% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.44% | -38.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.32% | -21.95% |