Explore the Family Name Beilfuss
The meaning of Beilfuss
German: probably from the name of the aromatic plant Beifuss ‘mugwort’ (Artemisia vulgaris), Middle High German bībōz, but by the 13th century reinterpreted as bīvōt ‘for the foot’, with reference to the common belief that strapped to the legs the plant would ward off fatigue on a journey. The excrescent -l- is evidence of a further reinterpretation, as Beilfuss ‘axe foot’, suggestive of a deformity of the foot such as club foot. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Lorenz, Waltraut.
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How common is the last name Beilfuss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beilfuss has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,161, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 33,410, marking a decline of 3.88%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a slight increase from 676 in 2000 to 683 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.04%. Similarly, the proportion of Beilfuss per 100k population decreased by 8.00% from 0.25 to 0.23 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #33,410 | -3.88% |
| Count | 676 | 683 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beilfuss
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Beilfuss surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals identify as White. This ethnicity represented 97.34% in 2000 and grew slightly to 97.80% in 2010. In the 2010 census, there were also some individuals who identified as Hispanic, making up 1.02% of the Beilfuss surname bearers, a category that was not present in 2000. The categories of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in 2010, whereas in 2000, individuals identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 1.63% and 0.74% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 97.8% | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |