Explore the Family Name Beha
The meaning of Beha
German: variant of Böhm (see Bohm). Compare Bayha. Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beha saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped slightly from 81,700 in 2000 to 82,613 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.12%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.05%, from 215 in 2000 to 228 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #82,613 | -1.12% |
| Count | 215 | 228 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beha
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Beha surname identify as White. This group made up 94.88% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 92.11% in 2010. There was also a small percentage increase in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 3.26% in 2000 to 4.39% in 2010, showing a change of 34.66%. No individuals with the Beha surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 92.11% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 4.39% | 34.66% |
| 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% |