Explore the Family Name Beine
The meaning of Beine
North German: variant of Behne (see Behn).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beine saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was the 41,522nd most popular but dropped to the 48,160th spot by 2010, marking a decline of roughly 16%. The overall count of individuals with the Beine surname also decreased over the decade, falling from 494 to 439, reflecting an 11.13% drop. Likewise, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k fell by around 17%, from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #48,160 | -15.99% |
| Count | 494 | 439 | -11.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beine
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Beine surname identify as White. This group comprised 98.18% of all Beines in 2000, dropping slightly to 96.81% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, from 0% to 1.14%. However, the census showed no change for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native – these categories retained a 0% representation among Beines both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.81% | -1.4% |
| Black | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |