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

Beane, 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 Beane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beane in America

Beane is the 6588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beane surname appeared 5,142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Beane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beane 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 Beane

The surname BEANE originated in England in the Anglo-Saxon period, derived from the Old English word "bene" meaning "bean" or "prayer". It is believed to have emerged as a descriptive name for someone who worked with beans or as a nickname for someone who was thin and bean-like.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BEANE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bene". This indicates that the name was already well-established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname BEANE was particularly prevalent in the counties of Kent, Essex, and Sussex. Variations in spelling included "Bene", "Benne", and "Beane", reflecting local dialects and inconsistent record-keeping practices.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Beane, a merchant from London who traded in wool and other goods. Records from 1372 mention his involvement in a legal dispute over a shipment of cloth.

Another early figure was William Beane, born around 1530 in Kent. He served as a soldier under Queen Elizabeth I and was documented as participating in the siege of Calais in 1557.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain Thomas Beane fought for the Parliamentarian forces. He was mentioned in dispatches for his actions at the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the late 18th century, the name BEANE was also associated with several place names in England, such as Beane Manor in Hampshire and Beane Hill in Wiltshire, suggesting that some branches of the family may have taken their names from these locations.

One of the most notable figures with the surname BEANE was Sir William Beane, born in 1789 in Devon. He was a prominent naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became an Admiral in the Royal Navy.

Throughout history, the surname BEANE has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradespeople, soldiers, and professionals. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has maintained a presence across several regions of England for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beane

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

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

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