Explore the Family Name Bem
The meaning of Bem
Polish; Czech and Slovak (Bém): from German Böhm (see Bohm), an ethnic name for someone from Bohemia. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Marcin.
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How common is the last name Bem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bem has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bem was ranked as the 62,775th most popular surname in the United States with 298 individuals carrying it. By 2010, its ranking had improved to 59,603rd with an increase of 5.05%, and the count of individuals with this surname rose by 13.76% to 339. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #59,603 | 5.05% |
| Count | 298 | 339 | 13.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bem
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bem. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname, around 91.28%, identified as White. This percentage saw a slight increase to 93.22% by 2010. Hispanic ethnicity also saw a significant increase from 3.36% in 2000 to 4.42% in 2010, marking a change of 31.55%. The proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased to 0% in 2010 from 3.02% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.28% | 93.22% | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 4.42% | 31.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |