Explore the Family Name Bekele
The meaning of Bekele
Ethiopian: from the personal name Bekele, which is interpreted as ‘he flourished’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Ethiopian Girma, Berhanu, Dereje, Mekdes, Azeb, Dawit, Eyob, Frehiwot, Mesfin, Tamrat, Abenet, Admasu.
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How common is the last name Bekele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bekele has grown in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Bekele was ranked 30,970th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to a ranking of 18,385, which is an increase of about 40.64%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname rose from 709 to 1,506, marking a whopping 112.41% increase. The proportion of the surname Bekele per 100,000 people also nearly doubled from 0.26 to 0.51, representing a significant growth of 96.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #18,385 | 40.64% |
| Count | 709 | 1,506 | 112.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.51 | 96.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bekele
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Bekele surname identify as Black, rising from 84.34% in 2000 to 93.96% in 2010, reflecting an 11.41% increase. A small portion identifies as White, although its representation has decreased from 2.82% to 2.06%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic have seen a significant rise from 0.71% to 1.73%, marking a substantial growth of 143.66%. The proportion of those who identify with two or more races has seen a decrease from 11.99% to 1.93%. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but a small fraction (0.33%) did in 2010. There were no reports of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.34% | 93.96% | 11.41% |
| White | 2.82% | 2.06% | -26.95% |
| Two or More Races | 11.99% | 1.93% | -83.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.73% | 143.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |