Find out how popular the last name Beachell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Beachell.

Beachell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Beachell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beachell in America

Beachell is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beachell surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Beachell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beachell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beachell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Beachell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Beachell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Beachell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Beachell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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