Explore the Family Name Beil
The meaning of Beil
German: from Middle High German, Middle Low German bīl ‘axe’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used axes and similar implements, in particular a carpenter.
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How common is the last name Beil in the United States?
The surname Beil saw a significant surge in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Beil was ranked as the 12,347th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had leaped to 565th place, representing an impressive change of 95.42%. The number of individuals with the Beil surname also rose dramatically during this period, from 2,308 to 59,463, marking a colossal 2,476.39% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Beil per 100,000 also increased from 0.86 to 20.16, indicating a growth of 2,244.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,347 | #565 | 95.42% |
| Count | 2,308 | 59,463 | 2476.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 20.16 | 2244.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beil
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Beil surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Beils identifying as White decreased from 86.22% to 62.10%, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 10.31% to 32.08%. During the same period, the percentage of Beils who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped slightly, whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0.30% to 0.87%. Additionally, there was a slight increase in Hispanic representation from 1.34% to 2.33%, and a doubling in the percentage of Beils identifying with two or more races, from 1.13% to 2.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.22% | 62.1% | -27.97% |
| Black | 10.31% | 32.08% | 211.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.33% | 73.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.29% | 102.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.87% | 190% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.34% | -50.72% |