Explore the Family Name Beger
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% |