Explore the Family Name Beich
The meaning of Beich
German: possibly a variant of Bauch, or a habitational name from Beicha or Beucha, both on the Saale river (Saxony), or from Beichau in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Beich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beich saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 85,643 in 2000, it dropped to 94,311 in 2010, demonstrating a change of -10.12. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 203 to 194 during the same period, noting a -4.43 change. Similarly, the proportion per 100K people fell by -12.5, standing at 0.07 in 2010 compared to 0.08 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #94,311 | -10.12% |
| Count | 203 | 194 | -4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beich
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those carrying the surname Beich primarily identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.06% in 2000 to 94.85% in 2010. In 2010, there was also an appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 2.58% of those with the Beich surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.85% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |