Explore the Family Name Beier
The meaning of Beier
German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bayer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Klaus, Ernst, Dieter, Erwin, Hartmut, Heinz, Matthias, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Beier in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beier decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,083rd in terms of popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 11,984th, signifying a change of -8.13%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal decrease from 2,631 in 2000 to 2,606 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the population carrying the Beier name per 100k people dropped by 10.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,083 | #11,984 | -8.13% |
| Count | 2,631 | 2,606 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.88 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beier
The ethnic identity associated with the Beier surname saw some changes during the same period as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant increase was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with an increase of 100% and approximately 110% respectively. People identifying as having two or more races increased by around 133%, while a small increase of 10% was seen among Hispanics. On the other hand, White individuals with the Beier surname decreased by nearly 2%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased by about 84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.47% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.42% | 132.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.42% | 10.08% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.88% | 109.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.46% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0.35% | 84.21% |