Explore the Family Name Beyers
The meaning of Beyers
1. North German: variant of Beyer. 2. Dutch: variant of Beijers, a cognate of 1 above.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beyers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Beyers ranked 15,539 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 15,864 by 2010, marking a minimal decrease of 2.09%. During this ten-year period, however, the count of individuals with the Beyers surname increased from 1,728 to 1,834, an increment of 6.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.64 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,539 | #15,864 | -2.09% |
| Count | 1,728 | 1,834 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.62 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beyers
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Beyers surname identified as White, with 94.39% in 2000 and 94.22% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.18%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.91% to 2.13%, a growth of 11.52%. Beyers identifying as Black saw a notable reduction from 1.79% to 1.42%, a decline of 20.67%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.22% to 1.42%, a rise of 16.39%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded data for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 94.22% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.13% | 11.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.42% | 16.39% |
| Black | 1.79% | 1.42% | -20.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |