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

Bebee, 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 Bebee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bebee in America

Bebee is the 22543rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bebee surname appeared 1,140 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 Bebee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bebee 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 Bebee

The surname BEBEE is of English origin, first appearing in historical records during the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "bebe," meaning "baby" or "infant." This nickname was likely bestowed upon someone with a youthful or childlike appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest known records of the BEBEE surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1195, which mention a Henry Bebe. Another early reference appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of Yorkshire from 1208, documenting a William Bebe.

The BEBEE name is closely associated with the county of Gloucestershire in the west of England, particularly in the areas around Bristol and the Forest of Dean. It is possible that the name may have originated from a local place name, as many surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or landmarks.

In the 13th century, the BEBEE surname appears in various forms, including Bebe, Bebi, and Bebye, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. One notable individual from this period was Sir John Bebe, a knight who served under King Edward I and participated in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the BEBEE name continued to be well-established in Gloucestershire and surrounding regions. Records from this time include Thomas Bebee, a landowner in Gloucestershire mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1487, and William Bebee, a merchant from Bristol who was involved in overseas trade in the mid-16th century.

As the BEBEE family spread across England, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Beebie, Beeby, and Beebee. Notable individuals with this surname include Richard Beeby (1616-1678), an English clergyman and author, and John Beebie (1718-1795), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London.

Throughout its history, the BEBEE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, and professionals. While not as prominent as some other English surnames, it has left a lasting mark in the annals of British history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bebee

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

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

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