Explore the Family Name Beldon
The meaning of Beldon
English (Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Belden.
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How common is the last name Beldon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beldon has witnessed a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,237th in the United States but slipped to 67,318th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 21.87%. The count of individuals with the surname also fell by 15.8% during this period, from 348 to 293. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Beldon surname per 100,000 people decreased by 23.08%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #67,318 | -21.87% |
| Count | 348 | 293 | -15.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beldon
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Beldon surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses. However, there was a marginal decrease of 0.47% in this category over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 2.59% in 2000 to 5.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black dropped drastically by 48.04%, from 4.6% to 2.39%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 91.81% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 5.12% | 97.68% |
| Black | 4.6% | 2.39% | -48.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |