Explore the Family Name Beyke
The meaning of Beyke
German: probably from a pet form of Bey.
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How common is the last name Beyke in the United States?
The surname Beyke, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen slight changes in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to become the 75,799th most common name, marking a decrease of 8.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased, dropping from 263 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, which represents a drop of 3.42%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., about 0.1 had the surname Beyke in 2000, and this proportion slightly decreased to 0.09 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #75,799 | -8.85% |
| Count | 263 | 254 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beyke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Beyke surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, around 97.72% of those with the Beyke surname identified as White, and this proportion increased to 98.43% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or claiming two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 98.43% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |