Explore the Family Name Bekker
The meaning of Bekker
1. Dutch: variant of Bakker or Becker, an occupational name for a baker. This surname is also established in South Africa. 2. Danish: occupational name for a baker, from Dutch Bakker. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Becker. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Leonid, Boris, Vladimir, Aleksandr, Lev, Mikhail, Galina, Grigoriy, Igor, Semyon, Yefim, Yuriy. Jewish Aron, Yakov, Isaak, Moisey, Moysey, Naum, Ronya, Srul, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Bekker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bekker saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,984 in terms of popularity, with 655 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 32,562, with 706 people carrying the Bekker surname, representing a growth of 7.79%. The proportion of individuals named Bekker per 100,000 remained steady at 0.24 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,984 | #32,562 | 1.28% |
| Count | 655 | 706 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bekker
The ethnic identity associated with the Bekker surname also exhibited some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of Bekkers were identified as White (94.35%), followed by those of Two or more races (2.90%) and Hispanic ethnicity (2.14%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.91%), there was a significant drop in those identifying with two or more races (-75.52%) and a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (3.68%). Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity made their appearance in 2010, accounting for 0.99% of Bekkers. No Bekkers were identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.91% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.68% | 71.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 0.71% | -75.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |