Explore the Family Name Beighle
The meaning of Beighle
Variant of Beighley, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beighle in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beighle saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,428 and had 264 counts. By 2010, the rank fell by about 5% to 72,771 although the count increased slightly to 267. This change led to a decrease in the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #72,771 | -4.82% |
| Count | 264 | 267 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beighle
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beighle. In 2000, virtually all (99.24%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. However, by 2010, there was a significant shift in the ethnicity distribution. While the majority still identified as White (94.38%), some started identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.87%) or Black (1.87%). There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.24% | 94.38% | -4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |