Explore the Family Name Bekken
The meaning of Bekken
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Bekken, the definite form of bekk ‘stream’. Compare Becken.
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How common is the last name Bekken in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bekken decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bekken ranked 94,676 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 105,079, marking a decrease of roughly 11%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a decline from 179 in 2000 to 170 in 2010, indicating a 5% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Bekken surname fell by approximately 14% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #105,079 | -10.99% |
| Count | 179 | 170 | -5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bekken
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Bekken surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease (from 97.77% to 95.29%) over this period. Notably, the Hispanic representation among those with this surname emerged in 2010, accounting for 4.71%, which was not recorded in 2000. The remaining categories - Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native - did not record any change and were either zero or data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 95.29% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.71% | 0% |
| 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% |