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

Beachman, 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 Beachman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beachman in America

Beachman is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beachman surname appeared 115 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 Beachman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beachman 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 Beachman

The surname Beachman originated in England during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words 'bæc' meaning 'back' or 'ridge,' and 'mann' meaning 'man.' This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1199, where a Robert Bacheman is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain an entry for a William Bacheman in Oxfordshire.

The Beachman surname is believed to have evolved from various spellings such as Bacheman, Bakeman, and Backman before settling into its modern form. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the Beachman name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which document a Hugh Bacheman who held land in the area. This suggests that the family may have had ties to the region at that time.

One notable figure in history with the Beachman surname was Sir Robert Beachman (1556-1627), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1621 to 1622.

Another individual of note was John Beachman (1688-1753), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Hillingdon in Middlesex. He published several works on theology and religious topics during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a Samuel Beachman (1732-1808) gained prominence as a successful businessman and landowner in Bedfordshire. Records indicate that he owned significant property and land holdings in the area.

The 19th century saw the birth of William Beachman (1832-1901), a noted architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Croydon.

Finally, one of the more recent historical figures with the Beachman surname was Elizabeth Beachman (1898-1986), a British artist and illustrator known for her contributions to children's literature and her work for the Oxford University Press.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beachman

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

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 Beachman 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 Beachman 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 Beachman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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