2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Beasinger
A German surname derived from the personal name Beso, a diminutive of Bernhard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Beasinger. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beasinger 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Beasinger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beasinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beasinger
The surname Beasinger is believed to have originated in the German language, likely in the region of Bavaria or southern Germany. It is thought to have derived from the Old German words "bezzen" or "besse," meaning "to improve" or "to make better," combined with the suffix "-inger," which denotes a person from a particular place or region. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in an area that had been improved or made better in some way.
The earliest recorded instances of the Beasinger name can be traced back to the 14th century, with references found in various medieval records and documents from Germany. One notable example is a mention of a Johannes Beasinger in a land registry from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1372.
Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Bessinger, Bæsinger, and Beßinger, reflecting the evolution of the German language and regional dialects. It is also possible that the name may have been influenced by the Old German word "bese," meaning "bushy" or "overgrown," suggesting a potential connection to a place name or geographical feature.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the Beasinger name was Hans Beasinger (1500-1572), a master woodcarver and sculptor from the city of Nuremberg. His intricate works adorned many churches and buildings throughout southern Germany during the Renaissance period.
Another notable Beasinger was Johann Georg Beasinger (1672-1738), a renowned theologian and philosopher from the town of Tübingen. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential in academic circles across Europe.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Wilhelm Beasinger (1812-1887) was a respected German historian and author, known for his comprehensive works on the history of the Holy Roman Empire and the Reformation.
The Beasinger name has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that members of this family may have migrated or settled in different regions over time. For example, there are references to individuals with the surname Beasinger in records from Switzerland and Austria during the late medieval and early modern periods.
While the Beasinger name has its roots in Germany and may have originated as a place name or descriptor, it has since become a distinct surname carried by families across various parts of Europe and beyond, with each generation contributing to its rich and diverse history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beasinger
Among Census respondents with the surname Beasinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Beasinger 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 Beasinger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.6% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 11
- Two or more races6.4% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beasinger
Beasinger 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,781 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,781 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 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 Beasinger 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 | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beasinger bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Beasinger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beasinger?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Beasinger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Beasinger?
Beasinger ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Beasinger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Beasinger.
Has Beasinger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beasinger went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Beasinger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beasinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (6.4%). 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 Beasinger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.6% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beasinger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.6%), Hispanic (10.0%), Two or More Races (6.4%). 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 Beasinger (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 Beasinger mean?
A German surname derived from the personal name Beso, a diminutive of Bernhard. 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 Beasinger (0.04 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 Beasinger?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.