Explore the Family Name Beukema
The meaning of Beukema
West Frisian: from Boykema, a patronymic, formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’, from the personal name Boyke, a pet form of the ancient Germanic name Bodo (see Bode).
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How common is the last name Beukema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Beukema" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,622nd, but by 2010, it fell to 41,164th, signaling a 1.33% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.34%, from 507 in 2000 to 529 in 2010. Still, its proportion per 100,000 residents declined by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #41,164 | -1.33% |
| Count | 507 | 529 | 4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beukema
Concerning ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity of people with the Beukema surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Beukemas remained predominantly white. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.82% in this demographic, slipping from 98.03% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. This period also saw a rise in diversity, with an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from none in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. Similarly, those declaring themselves as multi-racial went up by 33.33%, and Hispanic representation grew to 2.08%. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.27% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.32% | 33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |