Explore the Family Name Beske
The meaning of Beske
1. German: shortened form of Beseke. 2. East German: possibly a variant of Peske. 3. Danish: nickname derived from the old word bieske ‘bitter, acrid’.
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How common is the last name Beske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beske witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,227, but by 2010, it fell to 47,791, showing a change of -5.67. The count of individuals bearing the Beske surname also saw a small decrease from 446 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, resulting in a negligible change of -0.67. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.76 from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #47,791 | -5.67% |
| Count | 446 | 443 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beske
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. In 2000, almost all (98.21%) of those with the Beske name identified as White. By 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 95.94%. During the same period, the census began registering individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.58%) and those identifying with two or more races (2.26%). No individuals with the Beske surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 95.94% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |