Explore the Family Name Beiter
The meaning of Beiter
German: occupational name for a beekeeper, from a derivative of Middle High German biute ‘beehive’. Compare Biter. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Beiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beiter held a rank of 24,724 in popularity in the year 2000 which fell to 26,576 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decline from 946 in 2000 to 917 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 3.07%. Proportionally, the presence of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by around 11.43% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #26,576 | -7.49% |
| Count | 946 | 917 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beiter
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Beiter identify as White, comprising 97.99% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.95% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.69% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. In 2010, it was also recorded for the first time that some individuals with the surname Beiter identify with two or more races, accounting for 0.87%. However, no significant changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.95% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.96% | 15.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |