Explore the Family Name Bestwick
The meaning of Bestwick
English: variant of Beswick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bestwick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bestwick has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450 and then increased to 59,742 in 2010, marking a positive change of 5.84 in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by approximately 15%, from 294 in 2000 to 338 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #59,742 | 5.84% |
| Count | 294 | 338 | 14.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bestwick
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the Bestwick population identified as White, comprising 97.28% in 2000 and 96.15% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.16%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. A new development in 2010 was that 1.78% of people with the Bestwick surname identified as Hispanic and 1.48% reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.15% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |