Explore the Family Name Besch
The meaning of Besch
South German: from a short form of the personal name Sebastian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Besch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Besch" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,716 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 23,943 by 2010, a decline of approximately 10.26%. The count of people with the Besch surname also reduced during this period from 1,118 to 1,054, marking a 5.72% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 12.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,716 | #23,943 | -10.26% |
| Count | 1,118 | 1,054 | -5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.36 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Besch
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Besch" showed some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying with this surname were White, comprising about 98.39% in 2000, which slightly reduced to 97.63% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic saw an increase of 44.44%, though still remained a relatively small percentage at 1.04% in 2010. The percentage for those identifying with two or more races also saw a minor increase from 0.45% to 0.47%. No individuals with the Besch surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.63% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 1.04% | 44.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.47% | 4.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |