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

Beathea, 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 Beathea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beathea in America

Beathea is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beathea surname appeared 188 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 Beathea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beathea 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 Beathea

The surname BEATHEA has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic phrase "beatha," which translates to "life" or "living." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who lived a long and prosperous life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BEATHEA can be found in the parish records of Kinross, Scotland, from the year 1589. The name appears as "Beathea MacGregor," referring to a local resident of the area. It's worth noting that the spelling of the name has evolved over time, with variations such as "Beathee" and "Beathie" being documented in historical records.

In the late 17th century, the BEATHEA name gained prominence in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Perthshire and Angus. During this period, the name was often associated with landowners and members of the gentry class. One notable individual was Duncan BEATHEA (1645-1718), a prominent landowner and chieftain in the village of Glenshee.

As the Scottish diaspora spread across the globe, the BEATHEA name traveled with them. In the late 18th century, records show instances of the name appearing in the British colonies of North America, particularly in areas with significant Scottish immigration, such as Nova Scotia and the Carolinas.

Historically, the BEATHEA surname has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Angus BEATHEA (1792-1872), a Scottish-born explorer and fur trader who played a crucial role in the early exploration of the Canadian West. Another was Robert BEATHEA (1818-1891), a prominent Scottish businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Glasgow.

Other notable individuals with the BEATHEA surname include:

1. Iain BEATHEA (1904-1982), a Scottish poet and author known for his works celebrating the beauty of the Highlands.
2. Margaret BEATHEA (1876-1958), a pioneering Scottish educator and advocate for women's rights.
3. William BEATHEA (1822-1898), a Scottish-born engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of several major railways in the United States.
4. Alasdair BEATHEA (1936-2014), a renowned Scottish artist and sculptor, whose works were widely acclaimed for their depiction of Highland life and culture.
5. Catriona BEATHEA (1962-present), a modern-day Scottish writer and historian, known for her extensive research on the history and genealogy of Scottish clans and families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beathea

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Beathea, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!