Explore the Family Name Beim
The meaning of Beim
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from northeastern Yiddish dialect beym ‘tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Schmuel, Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beim ranked 100,194 in popularity in the year 2000, slipping to a rank of 102,688 by 2010: a decrease of 2.49%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw an increase, rising from 167 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06 over both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #102,688 | -2.49% |
| Count | 167 | 175 | 4.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beim
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Beim, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.6% of those with the Beim surname identified as White, increasing to 100% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Additionally, there was no recorded change in individuals reporting their ethnicity as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 100% | 2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |