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

Beco, 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 Beco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beco in America

Beco is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beco surname appeared 115 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 Beco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beco 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 Beco

The surname BECO has its origins in Spain, and it first emerged during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "beco," which means "alley" or "narrow street." This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived on or near an alley or narrow street.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BECO can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Libro de los Fueros de Castiella." This document contains references to individuals with the surname BECO, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname BECO residing in the city of Seville, Spain. This family was known for their involvement in the local government and their contributions to the city's cultural and economic development.

During the 15th century, a notable individual named Juan BECO (1432-1498) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Toledo, Spain. His works included churches, palaces, and other significant structures that still stand today as examples of the architectural style of that era.

Another notable bearer of the surname BECO was María BECO (1567-1635), a Spanish poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her poetry and prose were widely celebrated and influenced the literary landscape of her time.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Rodrigo BECO (1712-1782) served in the Spanish army and played a crucial role in several battles during the War of the Spanish Succession. His military achievements and leadership were recognized, and he was awarded various honors and titles for his service.

As the surname BECO spread throughout Spain and its territories, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. The name can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries and regions, reflecting the cultural and historical ties with Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beco

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

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

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