Explore the Family Name Beinke
The meaning of Beinke
North German: variant of Behnke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beinke in the United States?
The surname Beinke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 87,729th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it moved up to become the 84,748th. This represents a growth of 3.4% over that decade. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 197 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, which is a percentage increase of 12.18%. However, the proportion of individuals named Beinke per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #84,748 | 3.4% |
| Count | 197 | 221 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beinke
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beinke, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it's predominantly linked with those who identify themselves as White. In fact, 97.46% of individuals with this surname identified as White in 2000, with a slight decrease to 96.38% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Beinke being associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Hispanics, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives during these years. Similarly, there were no instances of people identifying with two or more races carrying this surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.38% | -1.11% |
| 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% |