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

Beasy, 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 Beasy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beasy in America

Beasy is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beasy surname appeared 111 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 Beasy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beasy 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 Beasy

The surname BEASY has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "beos," meaning "prosperous" or "thriving." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who appeared financially successful or lived in prosperous circumstances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Besy is listed among the taxpayers. This spelling variation, with the "y" instead of the modern "ey," was quite common in those times.

During the 14th century, the BEASY surname also appeared in various legal documents from the county of Shropshire, particularly in the area around the town of Shrewsbury. This region may have been a stronghold for families bearing this name in its early years.

In the 16th century, the name BEASY was recorded in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in the village of Eastham, Cheshire. Here, the name was often spelled as "Beasey" or "Beasye," reflecting the regional dialect and pronunciation.

One notable figure with this surname was Sir Thomas Beasy (1552-1621), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire. He was knighted by King James I in recognition of his successful business ventures and contributions to the local community.

Another individual of historical significance was Reverend John Beasy (1615-1689), a Puritan minister who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham during the turbulent years of the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the BEASY surname gained prominence in the county of Yorkshire, where several families bearing this name were recorded in the parish registers of various villages and towns, such as Bewerley, Ripon, and Harrogate.

One particularly notable figure from this era was Samuel Beasy (1738-1811), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker from Leeds. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy and wealthy merchants of the time.

During the 19th century, the BEASY surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with families scattered throughout counties like Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Lancashire.

A noteworthy individual from this period was Elizabeth Beasy (1817-1892), a pioneering educator and founder of one of the first girls' schools in the city of Manchester. Her efforts in promoting education for women were widely recognized and celebrated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beasy

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

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

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