Explore the Family Name Bement
The meaning of Bement
English (Cambridgeshire): variant of Beaumont. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bement in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bement has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 19,480 in 2000, its popularity slightly dropped to 20,553 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.51%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Bement surname marginally increased from 1,283 in 2000 to 1,290 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.55%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.48 to 0.44 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,480 | #20,553 | -5.51% |
| Count | 1,283 | 1,290 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bement
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Bement surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 92.28% in 2000 to 91.16% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 103.85%, moving from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose by 58.97% during the same period. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw a drop of 26.58%. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage of individuals with the Bement surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 91.16% | -1.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.44% | 3.26% | -26.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 3.18% | 103.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.24% | 58.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |