Explore the Family Name Beiner
The meaning of Beiner
German: possibly a variant of the nickname Bein ‘leg’ + -er, suffix of animate nouns, but more probably from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with win ‘friend’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Beiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beiner has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,052 in popularity with 261 individuals carrying the name, representing 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank fell to 86,314 with only 216 individuals bearing the name, reflecting a decrease of 17.24%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 30% to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #86,314 | -23.21% |
| Count | 261 | 216 | -17.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beiner
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Beiner surname identify as White, although the percentage has decreased by 5.78%, from 90.42% in 2000 to 85.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly during this period, jumping from 6.13% to 11.11%, an increase of 81.24%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, while the percentage of those claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped from 1.92% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No change was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.42% | 85.19% | -5.78% |
| Hispanic | 6.13% | 11.11% | 81.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |