Explore the Family Name Begue
How common is the last name Begue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Begue has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Begue ranked 44,821st in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 53,667th — a decline of nearly 20%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 451 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, which represents a decrease of approximately 15%. The proportion of individuals named Begue per 100,000 people similarly declined by 23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #53,667 | -19.74% |
| Count | 451 | 385 | -14.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Begue
The ethnicity breakdown of those carrying the Begue surname also saw changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.13% identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 90.13% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic category, rising from 5.76% in 2000 to 9.09% in 2010, indicating a growth of 57.81%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years, while the Two or more races category also showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 90.13% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 5.76% | 9.09% | 57.81% |
| 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% |