Explore the Family Name Beeton
The meaning of Beeton
English (Cambridgeshire and Suffolk): from the Middle English personal name Beton (a diminutive of Bete, a pet form of Beatrice), or a variant of Beaton.
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How common is the last name Beeton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beeton has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beeton was ranked as the 81,700th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 85,357th position, marking a decrease of 4.48%. Despite this decrease in rank, the count of people with the Beeton surname increased marginally by 1.86% from 215 in 2000 to 219 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the presence of Beetons lowered by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #85,357 | -4.48% |
| Count | 215 | 219 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beeton
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beeton, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly white demographic, albeit with a slight decrease over time. In 2000, 92.09% of individuals with the surname Beeton identified as white, while in 2010 this percentage decreased to 89.95%, a 2.32% change. The Hispanic community saw an increase in the adoption of the Beeton surname, rising from 5.58% in 2000 to 6.85% in 2010, a 22.76% increase. There were no recorded instances of the Beeton surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 89.95% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 5.58% | 6.85% | 22.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |