Explore the Family Name Beson
The meaning of Beson
1. English: probably a variant of Beeson. 2. Altered form of French Bisson. Compare Besson 3.
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How common is the last name Beson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beson has seen an increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 53,556 in 2000, it moved up to 49,914 by 2010, showing an improvement of 6.8%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 362 to 420 during the same period, marking a growth of 16.02%. This indicates a growing prevalence of the surname Beson, as reflected by the rise in proportion per 100k from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #49,914 | 6.8% |
| Count | 362 | 420 | 16.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beson
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (78.33% in 2010, down from 81.49% in 2000), there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.76% to 3.81%) and Black (from 3.87% to 5.24%). Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight increase from 9.12% to 9.29%. Additionally, small portions of the population began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races, both at 1.67% in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.49% | 78.33% | -3.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.12% | 9.29% | 1.86% |
| Black | 3.87% | 5.24% | 35.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 3.81% | 38.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |