2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Beachell
A variant spelling of English locational surname referring to someone from a beach.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Beachell. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beachell surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Beachell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beachell, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beachell
The surname Beachell is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bach," which referred to a small stream or brook, combined with the suffix "-elle," indicating a location or place. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals residing near a small brook or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beachell can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, which listed a person named William de Bachelle. This provides evidence that the name was present in the northern English county during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, the Beachell surname appeared in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1532, where a John Beachell was mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the family had established itself and held property in the East Midlands region of England during this era.
The Beachell name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Thomas Beachell (1574-1644), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Andover during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War and was a staunch Royalist supporter.
Another notable bearer of the Beachell surname was Captain John Beachell (1688-1756), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in several naval engagements, including the Battle of Cape Passaro in 1718.
In the realm of literature, the name Beachell is associated with the English poet and writer, Elizabeth Beachell (1820-1891). She was known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality, and her poetry was widely published in various literary magazines of the Victorian era.
The Beachell family also left its mark in the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of William Beachell, who immigrated to Virginia in the 17th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country, contributing to its growth and development.
Another notable figure in American history was General Robert Beachell (1793-1868), a military officer who served in the War of 1812 and later became a prominent political figure in Ohio, serving as a member of the state legislature and as a delegate to the Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1850-51.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beachell
Among Census respondents with the surname Beachell, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Beachell bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Beachell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beachell
Beachell appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,714 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-16 bearers (-13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,025 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,714 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.4%) | Down 14,025 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Beachell surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #154,182 | -10.0% |
| Count | 119 | 103 | -13.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beachell bearers went from 119 to 103 (-13.4% change). The surname moved down 14,025 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #154,182.
FAQ
Beachell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beachell?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Beachell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Beachell?
Beachell ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Beachell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Beachell.
Has Beachell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beachell went from 119 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Beachell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beachell, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beachell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beachell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Beachell (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Beachell mean?
A variant spelling of English locational surname referring to someone from a beach. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Beachell (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Beachell?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.