Explore the Family Name Begun
The meaning of Begun
1. Jewish (from Belarus): nickname from Belorussian begun ‘runner, one who walks quickly’. 2. Muslim (India): variant of Begum. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Yakov, Yerachmiel.
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How common is the last name Begun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Begun has experienced a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 37,986th in 2000, it fell to 40,976th by 2010, representing a decline of approximately 7.87%. The count also dropped from 549 persons in 2000 to 532 in 2010, which equates to a decrease of around 3.1%. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname dipped by 10%, from 0.2 to 0.18 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #40,976 | -7.87% |
| Count | 549 | 532 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Begun
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Begun is White, which slightly increased from 57.38% in 2000 to 58.08% in 2010. However, there was a significant rise in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing the surname, going from 33.7% in 2000 to 40.04% in 2010, an increase of 18.81%. At the same time, those identifying as of two or more races fell to nil by 2010, from 7.29% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable at less than 1%, while no change was recorded for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.38% | 58.08% | 1.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.7% | 40.04% | 18.81% |
| Black | 0.91% | 0.94% | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 7.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |