Beaumont
From the French place name meaning "beautiful mountain," likely referring to someone who lived near a pleasant hill or mountain.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,655 Americans carry the last name Beaumont. That puts it at #6,888 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,611 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beaumont surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
5.7K
1 in 60,611
Census rank
#6,888
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,878 bearers of the surname Beaumont in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6888th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beaumont, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beaumont
The surname Beaumont originated in France, derived from the Old French words "beau" meaning beautiful and "mont" meaning hill or mountain. It likely emerged as a place name, referring to a scenic location with a beautiful hill or mountain.
The Beaumont surname can be traced back to the early medieval period in northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Île-de-France. It was commonly used to denote individuals from the various places called Beaumont across these regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Beaumont name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions Robert de Beaumont, Count of Meulan, who was a prominent Norman nobleman and cousin of William the Conqueror.
In the 12th century, Robert de Beaumont (c. 1104–1168) was an influential English nobleman and one of the principal leaders of the Angevin Revolt against King Stephen. He was the Earl of Leicester and oversaw the construction of Leicester Castle.
Another notable figure was Henry de Beaumont (c. 1286–1340), an English baron and hereditary feudal baron of Folkingham in Lincolnshire. He played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence and was a close ally of King Edward III.
In France, the Beaumont family produced several notable figures, including Eustache de Beaumont (c. 1070–c. 1126), who served as a royal constable under King Louis VI and participated in the First Crusade.
Richard de Beaumont (c. 1287–1345), Bishop of Durham and a member of the English Beaumont family, was an influential ecclesiastical figure and a trusted adviser to King Edward III.
Over time, the Beaumont surname spread beyond France and England, with various branches emerging in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas through emigration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beaumont
Among Census respondents with the surname Beaumont, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Beaumont bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Beaumont surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0%
- Black or African American6.8%
- Hispanic or Latino3.9%
- Two or more races1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Beaumont surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,888 | #6,888 | 0.0% |
| Count | 4,878 | 4,878 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.65 | 1.65 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Beaumont bearers went from 4,878 to 4,878 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #6,888 to #6,888.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Beaumont
FAQ
Beaumont surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Beaumont?
The surname Beaumont holds position #6,888 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 5,655 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Beaumont surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beaumont, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.