Explore the Family Name Beitia
The meaning of Beitia
Basque: habitational name from a place called Beitia in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), named with Basque be(h)eiti + the definite article -a ‘the low-situated place’, or a topographic name with the same meaning. Compare Abeyta and Avitia.
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How common is the last name Beitia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beitia has grown marginally in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 116,123 with a count of 139, proportioned at 0.05 per 100k people. A decade later, in 2010, its rank slightly dropped to 118,185 but the count increased to 147, resulting in no change in the proportion per 100k people. This indicates a modest popularity growth by 5.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #118,185 | -1.78% |
| Count | 139 | 147 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beitia
In terms of ethnic identity for individuals with the Beitia surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in distribution between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 43.88% to 38.78%, a drop of 11.62%. However, there was a significant increase in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 48.20% to 55.78%, a growth of 15.73%. Meanwhile, the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islanders fell from a small 4.32% to 0% over the same period. There were no recorded changes for identities associated with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.2% | 55.78% | 15.73% |
| White | 43.88% | 38.78% | -11.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |