Explore the Family Name Beskow
The meaning of Beskow
East German and Swedish (of German origin): variant of Beeskow, a habitational name from the town Beeskow (Sorbian Bezkow) in Lusatia, Brandenburg. Compare Besco.
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How common is the last name Beskow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beskow has seen a slight dip in popularity over the course of 10 years. In 2000, it ranked as the 130,443rd most common surname, with around 120 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 137,327th and the total count of individuals with this surname increased marginally to 122; this represents a decrease of 5.28% in terms of rank and a growth of 1.67% in the total count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #137,327 | -5.28% |
| Count | 120 | 122 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beskow
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Beskow surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 94.17%, dropping slightly to 90.16% by 2010. Notably, there are no reports of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the 2000 and 2010 census data. However, some changes were noted within this decade as a small percentage began to identify as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, both standing at 4.10% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 90.16% | -4.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |