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

Beecroft, 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 Beecroft surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beecroft in America

Beecroft is the 25171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beecroft surname appeared 985 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 Beecroft.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beecroft 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 Beecroft

The surname Beecroft has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the place name "Beecroft" or "Beacroft" in Cheshire, which itself is derived from the Old English words "beoce" meaning "beech" and "croft" meaning "a small enclosed field or meadow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Becevrde." This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in the area of modern-day Cheshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "de Bechcroft" and "de Beccroft," reflecting the evolution of the English language and the influence of Norman French on the spelling of surnames.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Beecroft include Sir John Beecroft (1556-1631), an English politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1623. Another prominent figure was Samuel Beecroft (1800-1876), a British naval officer and explorer who surveyed parts of the West African coast and played a role in the suppression of the slave trade.

In the literary realm, John Beecroft (1690-1770) was an English clergyman and poet, known for his work "The Husbandman's Manual" published in 1760. Additionally, Henry Beecroft (1825-1905) was a British artist and illustrator, famous for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

The surname Beecroft also has a connection to the American colonies, with individuals such as Joseph Beecroft (1720-1790), who emigrated from England to Connecticut in the mid-18th century and served as a soldier during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout its history, the name Beecroft has been associated with various professions and fields, including politics, exploration, literature, and art, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beecroft

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

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

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