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

Beccue, 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 Beccue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beccue in America

Beccue is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beccue surname appeared 271 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 Beccue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beccue 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 Beccue

The surname BECCUE is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "bec," meaning "beak" or "nose," and was likely a nickname given to someone with a prominent nose or beak-like features. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Beccue," which appeared in official records from the Normandy region of France in the 13th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the BECCUE surname was Jean Beccue, a prominent merchant who lived in the town of Rouen, Normandy, in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and was a respected member of the local community.

In the 15th century, the BECCUE name appears in historical records from the Picardy region of northern France. One notable figure was Pierre Beccue, a skilled craftsman who worked on the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the area during the 1460s.

The surname BECCUE also has ties to the English county of Lincolnshire, where it is believed to have been introduced by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The village of Beckue (pronounced "Beck-you") in Lincolnshire is thought to have derived its name from the BECCUE family, who may have been among the earliest inhabitants of the area.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the BECCUE name was François Beccue, a French scholar and theologian who was born in Paris in 1520. He was a prominent figure in the religious debates of the time and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable BECCUE was Jean-Baptiste Beccue, a French artist who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature. His works can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

Throughout its history, the BECCUE surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and craftsmen to scholars and artists. While it may have originated as a nickname, the name has evolved to hold a rich cultural heritage and a place in the annals of history across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beccue

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

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

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