Explore the Family Name Beschta
The meaning of Beschta
Germanized form of Czech Bešta (see Besta).
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How common is the last name Beschta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beschta showed a slight decrease in ranking but a small increase in count. In 2000, the rank of Beschta was 78,549 and it slipped to 82,317 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.8%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 226 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, a growth of 1.33%. The proportion per 100,000 also remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #82,317 | -4.8% |
| Count | 226 | 229 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beschta
The ethnic identity associated with the Beschta surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.35% of those carrying the Beschta name identified as White, a figure which slightly increased to 98.25% by 2010. There was no change in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010, as these categories remained at zero. This points to the Beschta surname having a very homogeneous ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 98.25% | 0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |