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

Beasly, 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 Beasly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beasly in America

Beasly is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beasly surname appeared 248 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 Beasly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beasly 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 Beasly

The surname Beasly has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English words "bæst" meaning "bark of a tree" and "leah" meaning "a clearing in a forest." Originally, the name referred to someone who lived near a wooded area or clearing in the woods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Beaslega." This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name such as "Beaseley" and "Beaseleigh," which reflect the influence of Norman French on English language and spelling. These variations often indicated that the bearer of the name resided near a specific place or landmark associated with the name.

One notable figure with the surname Beasly was Sir John Beasly (1578-1642), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Warwickshire during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially siding with the Royalists before switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

Another individual of note was William Beasly (1673-1749), a respected theologian and author who served as the rector of Brightwell Baldwin in Oxfordshire. He published several works on religious subjects, including "A Discourse on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus" (1724).

In the 18th century, the name Beasly was also found in the American colonies. One example is John Beasly (1744-1826), a merchant and land speculator from Virginia who played a role in the establishment of the city of Louisville, Kentucky.

During the 19th century, the surname spread further across the United States and the British Empire. Notable figures include Elizabeth Beasly (1809-1892), a pioneer woman who traveled the Oregon Trail and helped establish settlements in the Pacific Northwest.

Another prominent individual was Sir Walter Beasly (1836-1908), a British naval officer and explorer who served as the Governor of the Falkland Islands from 1892 to 1897. He played a crucial role in establishing British sovereignty over the islands and promoting their economic development.

While the surname Beasly is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beasly

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

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

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