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

Beeber, 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 Beeber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beeber in America

Beeber is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beeber surname appeared 210 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 Beeber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beeber 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 Beeber

The surname "BEEBER" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "biber," which means "beaver." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near beaver dams or worked as trappers or traders dealing with beaver pelts.

One of the earliest known references to the name "BEEBER" can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1567. The record mentions a family by the name of "Beber" residing in the area. It is possible that the spelling variation "BEEBER" emerged later as the name spread to different regions within Germany and beyond.

In the 17th century, the name "BEEBER" appeared in various historical documents across central and eastern Europe. For instance, a record from 1632 mentions a Johann Beeber, a merchant from the city of Leipzig. Additionally, the name is found in church registers from the town of Brno, located in what is now the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 1600s.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Beber," "Beber," "Beeber," and "Bieber." Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation differences.

One notable individual bearing the surname "BEEBER" was Hans Beeber, a German artist and engraver who lived in the late 16th century. His works, which included intricate woodcuts and engravings, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various art collections across Europe.

Another prominent figure was Johann Christoph Beeber, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1675. He authored several influential works on religious studies and ethics, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the name "BEEBER" began appearing in records from various parts of North America, likely due to immigration from Europe. One such individual was Wilhelm Beeber, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1840s and became a successful farmer and landowner.

While the surname "BEEBER" is not among the most common names globally, it has left its mark on history through individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experiences and migrations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beeber

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

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

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