Explore the Family Name Beevers
The meaning of Beevers
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Beaver, with excrescent -s. 2. Dutch: variant of Bevers.
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How common is the last name Beevers in the United States?
Based on the U.S. Decennial Census data, the popularity of the surname Beevers decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,437 with a count of 481, representing 0.18 per 100,000 people. However, over the decade, its rank fell to 47,791 with a count of 443, which is 0.15 per 100,000 individuals. This indicates a decline in popularity by approximately 12.62% in rank and 7.9% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #47,791 | -12.62% |
| Count | 481 | 443 | -7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beevers
In terms of ethnic identity, the U.S. Decennial Census reveals some changes for those bearing the Beevers surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifies as White, with 92.10% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 89.84% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with Two or More Races increased by about 74.04%, up from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Black, from 2.08% to 2.71%, marking a 30.29% change. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease, from 4.16% to 4.06%. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 89.84% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 4.06% | -2.4% |
| Black | 2.08% | 2.71% | 30.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.81% | 74.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |