Explore the Family Name Bessinger
The meaning of Bessinger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Bessingen. 2. variant of Besinger, itself a variant of Bösinger or Bösiger (see Basinger).
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How common is the last name Bessinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Bessinger surname has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bessinger ranked 27,128 in terms of popularity and dropped to 35,447 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 30.67%. The count of individuals with this last name followed the same downward trend, going from 839 in 2000 to 635 in 2010, a drop of 24.31%. A similar pattern was observed in the proportion per 100k which saw a decrease from 0.31 to 0.22, equating to a 29.03% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #35,447 | -30.67% |
| Count | 839 | 635 | -24.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.22 | -29.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bessinger
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Bessinger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase from 95.71% to 95.75%. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic decreased by 33.61% and 34.03% respectively, there was a significant rise in individuals claiming two or more races, increasing by 89.16% over the decade. However, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 95.75% | 0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.57% | 89.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 1.26% | -34.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0.79% | -33.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |