Explore the Family Name Bestul
The meaning of Bestul
Norwegian: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Norway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bestul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bestul saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bestul ranked 51,680th in terms of the most common surnames in the U.S., but dropped to 52,619th by 2010, indicating a small decrease of 1.82%. Despite this, the actual number of individuals with the Bestul surname increased from 378 to 394 over the same period, marking an increase of 4.23%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people with the surname Bestul reduced slightly from 0.14 per 100k in 2000 to 0.13 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #52,619 | -1.82% |
| Count | 378 | 394 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bestul
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those carrying the Bestul surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased from 97.09% in 2000 to 91.88% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, going from 1.59% in 2000 to 4.82% in 2010. Additionally, the census data reveals that in 2010, there were small proportions of Bestuls identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.27%) and Two or more races (1.78%), where such categories had previously been suppressed or not reported in 2000. There was no change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 91.88% | -5.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 4.82% | 203.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |