Explore the Family Name Bein
The meaning of Bein
1. German: from Bein ‘bone, leg’, as a nickname for a cripple or for someone who was exceptionally long-legged. In some cases it may be a short form of a compound name containing this element such as Langbein (‘long leg’), Stelzbein (‘peg leg’). 2. North German: from a short form of the personal name Bernhard. In Low German, the older short form Behn (see Behn) was diphthongized to Bein. 3. German: in some cases, possibly a topographic name referring to an enclosed pasture, see Bunde. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wolf, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Bein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bein saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,964th but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,121st place, representing a decline of approximately 10.54%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 739 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, a drop of 6.5%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population similarly declined by 14.81% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #33,121 | -10.54% |
| Count | 739 | 691 | -6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bein
The ethnicity breakdown, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most individuals with the Bein surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 92.02% to 91.61%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic representation within the Bein surname increased by 54.10% and 66.39% respectively, while the Black percentage fell by 11.39%. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.02% | 91.61% | -0.45% |
| Black | 4.74% | 4.2% | -11.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.03% | 66.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.88% | 54.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |