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

Becksted, 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 Becksted surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becksted in America

Becksted is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becksted surname appeared 144 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 Becksted.

We can also compare 2010 data for Becksted 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 Becksted

The surname BECKSTED is of English origin, originating in the region of Buckinghamshire during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "bec" meaning brook or stream, and "stede" meaning place or settlement, thus translating to "place by the brook."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Becstede." This suggests that the name was established in England before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the spelling, such as "Bekstede" and "Beckstede." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language.

The name BECKSTED has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Becksted (1567-1641), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London, who donated funds for the construction of a grammar school in his hometown.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth Becksted (1693-1767), a renowned author and poet from Oxfordshire, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 18th century, the name appears in records related to the British colonization of North America. Thomas Becksted (1722-1798), a farmer from Yorkshire, was among the early settlers in the American colonies, establishing a homestead in Virginia.

During the Victorian era, the BECKSTED name gained further recognition with the achievements of Sir William Becksted (1819-1892), a prominent politician and member of the British Parliament, who played a key role in the reform of the education system.

Another notable figure was Mary Becksted (1846-1912), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Lancashire, who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

Throughout its history, the surname BECKSTED has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Yorkshire, where many families bearing this name have resided for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becksted

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

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

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