Explore the Family Name Beiting
The meaning of Beiting
German: probably a patronymic from an ancient Germanic personal name (short form Bito) formed with bītan ‘to endure’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beiting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beiting has seen moderate changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,398th and rose slightly to 76,533rd in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.87% in its rank. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 242 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 3.72%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #76,533 | -2.87% |
| Count | 242 | 251 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beiting
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beiting, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 99.17% of those carrying the Beiting surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.61% in 2010. While the surname showed no association with Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for both years, there was a slight emergence of Black ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 1.99% of the Beiting population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 97.61% | -1.57% |
| Black | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |