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

Beckering, 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 Beckering surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beckering in America

Beckering is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beckering surname appeared 211 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 Beckering.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beckering 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 Beckering

The surname BECKERING is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "beek" meaning "brook" or "stream" and "ering" which is a suffix indicating a place or location. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BECKERING surname can be found in the Dutch province of Drenthe, where a village called Beekering existed as early as the 13th century. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name or that early bearers of the surname hailed from this area.

Historical records from the Netherlands, such as tax rolls and parish registers, have revealed several individuals with the BECKERING surname over the centuries. One notable example is Jan Beckering, a merchant who was active in Amsterdam during the 17th century, around the time of the Dutch Golden Age.

Another early bearer of the BECKERING surname was Pieter Beckering, born in 1625 in the city of Zwolle, located in the Dutch province of Overijssel. Pieter was a respected theologian and author, known for his writings on Calvinist doctrine.

In the 18th century, a family of BECKERING landowners lived in the village of Beekbergen, near Apeldoorn in the province of Gelderland. This family was influential in the local community and played a role in the governance of the region.

As the BECKERING surname spread across the Netherlands and beyond, it also underwent various spelling variations, including Bekeringh, Beekering, and Beckering, among others. It is worth noting that some individuals with this surname may have anglicized or adapted the spelling when migrating to other countries.

While not an exhaustive list, some notable individuals with the BECKERING surname throughout history include:

1. Gerrit Beckering (1634-1698), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings.
2. Johannes Beckering (1738-1812), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Deventer.
3. Hendrik Beckering (1797-1867), a Dutch architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the Netherlands.
4. Wilhelm Beckering (1832-1901), a German-born American businessman and investor who played a significant role in the development of the city of Milwaukee.
5. Johanna Beckering (1914-2004), a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II, recognized for her bravery in helping Allied pilots and Jewish refugees.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beckering

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

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

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