Explore the Family Name Beffa
The meaning of Beffa
Italian: nickname for a practical joker, from beffa ‘trick, prank’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beffa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beffa held a popularity rank of 56,120 in 2000, which slightly decreased to 59,742 by 2010. This represents a change of -6.45 in its popularity rank. The count, or the number of individuals bearing this surname, also saw a slight decrease from 341 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, indicating a decline of -0.88. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Beffa per 100k population decreased by -15.38, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #59,742 | -6.45% |
| Count | 341 | 338 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beffa
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Beffa identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages standing at 95.31 and 94.97 respectively, showing only a marginal decrease of -0.36. The next largest ethnic group within the Beffa surname was Hispanic, which increased from 3.81 in 2000 to 4.73 in 2010, a positive change of 24.15. There were no recorded instances of the Beffa surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 94.97% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.81% | 4.73% | 24.15% |
| 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% |