Explore the Family Name Begbie
The meaning of Begbie
Scottish: habitational name from Begbie (formerly Baikbie) in Haddington (East Lothian).
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How common is the last name Begbie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Begbie has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 122,534 and by 2010 it had fallen to 136,449, a drop of 11.36%. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period, from 130 in 2000 to 123 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #136,449 | -11.36% |
| Count | 130 | 123 | -5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Begbie
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Begbie, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. This group made up 96.92% of those with the surname in 2000, falling slightly to 94.31% by 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 94.31% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| 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% |