Explore the Family Name Beger
The meaning of Beger
South German: 1. from an agent derivative of Middle High German bāgen ‘to quarrel, to pride oneself’, hence a nickname for a quarrelsome or boastful person. 2. in some cases, it may be a derivative of Beyer, through the intermediate form Beiger, a habitational name for someone from Bavaria (see Bayer). This is also a rare surname in France (Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Beger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beger has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 48,776 but dropped to 57,781 by 2010, marking a decrease of 18.46%. The count of this surname also reduced from 406 to 352 over this decade, a decrease of 13.3%. Moreover, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 20%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #57,781 | -18.46% |
| Count | 406 | 352 | -13.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beger. In 2000, 93.84% of Bearers of this surname identified as White, while 4.68% identified as Hispanic. However, in 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 92.33% and Hispanic to 4.26%. In addition, in 2010, some bearers of the Beger surname started identifying as Black or with two or more races, both constituting 1.42%, whereas there were no such identifications in 2000. There was no identification with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 92.33% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 4.68% | 4.26% | -8.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |