Explore the Family Name Bejaran
The meaning of Bejaran
Hispanic (Dominican Republic): variant of Spanish Bejarano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bejaran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bejaran has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931st in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 60,790th, signifying a change of 17.77 percent. The total count of people with this surname also saw an increase from 244 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, a growth of 35.66 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Bejaran per 100,000 people also increased from 0.09 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #60,790 | 17.77% |
| Count | 244 | 331 | 35.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bejaran
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Bejaran shows that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2010, 94.86 percent of individuals with this surname were of Hispanic ethnic identity, which is slightly less compared to 97.13 percent in 2000. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, with the figure rising from 2.46 percent in 2000 to 5.14 percent in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.13% | 94.86% | -2.34% |
| White | 2.46% | 5.14% | 108.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |