Explore the Family Name Beins
The meaning of Beins
North German: 1. patronymic from the personal name Bein, a shortened form of Bernhard. 2. in some cases, as a variant of Beines, it may be a topographic name referring to an enclosed pasture (see Bunde). Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Gunter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Beins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beins saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 70,906 and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank 73,215, marking a change of -3.26%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Beins surname increased by 3.11% during this decade, growing from 257 to 265. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #73,215 | -3.26% |
| Count | 257 | 265 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts among those bearing the Beins surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 45.92%, from 2.33% to 3.40%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 57.88%, moving up from 3.11% to 4.91% over the decade. Meanwhile, those who identified as White decreased slightly by 1.34%, from 90.27% to 89.06%. The group reporting two or more ethnic identities was recorded in 2000 but the data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Black representation appeared in 2010 at 1.89%, while there was no reported change for American Indian and Alaskan Native representation over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.27% | 89.06% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.91% | 57.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.33% | 3.4% | 45.92% |
| Black | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |