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

Becking, 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 Becking surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becking in America

Becking is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becking surname appeared 206 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 Becking.

We can also compare 2010 data for Becking 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 Becking

The surname Becking is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Becking" or "Becking." The name is derived from the Old German word "beck," which means "brook" or "stream," suggesting that the earliest bearers of the surname resided near a small body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Becking can be found in the Augsburg City Records, dated around 1350. These records document a person named Johann Becking, who was a prominent merchant in the city. Another early reference is in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a world history published in 1493, which mentions a family with the surname Becking residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

In the 16th century, the name Becking appears in various historical documents across different regions of Germany. For instance, in 1542, a man named Hans Becking was recorded as a landowner in the village of Untermerzbach, near Nuremberg. Meanwhile, in the city of Cologne, a family with the surname Becking was documented as early as 1571.

Notable individuals with the surname Becking include Johann Christoph Becking (1670-1746), a German theologian and professor at the University of Jena, known for his works on biblical exegesis. Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Becking (1833-1891), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

In the 18th century, the name Becking was also found in the Netherlands, possibly due to migration from Germany. One example is Gerrit Becking (1714-1784), a Dutch painter and etcher known for his landscapes and cityscapes.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Beckinghaus," "Beckingmeier," and "Beckingsmeier." These variations often incorporated the suffix "-haus" or "-meier," which means "house" or "farm" in German, indicating a connection to a specific location or property.

Throughout its history, the surname Becking has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across different parts of Europe, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped its journey over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becking

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

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

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