Explore the Family Name Beyl
The meaning of Beyl
1. German: variant of Beil. 2. Dutch: variant of Beijl, itself a variant of Bijl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beyl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Beyl experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Beyl was ranked the 41,657th most popular surname, but by 2010 had dropped in rank to 48,530th. Additionally, the number of people with this surname also dropped from 492 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 11.59%. The proportion of individuals named Beyl per 100,000 people declined by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #48,530 | -16.5% |
| Count | 492 | 435 | -11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beyl
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Beyl, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that the majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.53% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group, those identifying as two or more races, also saw a slight decrease from 1.63% to 1.38% over the decade. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname increased significantly, jumping from 1.22% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010, an increase of 182.79%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 94.25% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 3.45% | 182.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.38% | -15.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |