Explore the Family Name Beilstein
The meaning of Beilstein
German: habitational name from any of several places called Beilstein, in Hesse, Mosel area, and Württemberg, named with an ancient Germanic field name, from bīl ‘steep rock, cone-shaped mountain’ + stein ‘rock’.
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How common is the last name Beilstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beilstein experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,945 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 56,710, indicating a decline of 9.17%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 376 to 360 during this period, marking a drop of 4.26%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Beilstein per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #56,710 | -9.17% |
| Count | 376 | 360 | -4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beilstein
When it comes to ethnicity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Beilsteins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%, and those identifying with two or more races fell from 3.46% to 0%, the portion identifying as White slightly increased from 92.82% to 94.72%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 2.13% to 2.22%. Notably, the Black demographic appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.39% of Beilsteins.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 94.72% | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.22% | 4.23% |
| Black | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |