Explore the Family Name Begic
The meaning of Begic
Bosniak, Croatian, and Serbian (Begić): patronymic from the Turkish title of respect beg (see Beg).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Begic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Begic has shown a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,077th, but by 2010, it had risen to 39,004th place, showing a rise of 25.1%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Begic increased from 375 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, a growth of more than 50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #39,004 | 25.1% |
| Count | 375 | 565 | 50.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Begic
In terms of ethnicity, the Begics in the United States have predominantly identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 86.13% identified as White, with an increase to 98.05% in 2010, indicating a change of 13.84%. A small portion (12.80%) identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Begic identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.13% | 98.05% | 13.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 12.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |