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

Beeken, 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 Beeken surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beeken in America

Beeken is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beeken surname appeared 145 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 Beeken.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beeken 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 Beeken

The surname Beeken is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "bece," meaning a stream or brook, and the suffix "-en," indicating a location. The earliest known spelling variations of the name include Beken, Beken, Bekin, and Bekyn.

Historically, the name Beeken was often associated with individuals residing near a stream or brook, indicating a connection to a specific geographic location. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholders and their properties after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Beken residing in Oxfordshire. Another notable figure was John Beken, a prominent merchant from London, who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1312-1377). His success in trade and commerce contributed to the recognition of the Beeken name within the city's mercantile circles.

During the 16th century, the surname gained further prominence with the birth of William Beeken (1520-1598), a renowned English theologian and scholar. He is best known for his contributions to the translation of the Geneva Bible, a significant work that influenced the later King James Version of the Bible.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the Beeken surname was Sir John Beeken (1630-1701), a member of the English gentry and a influential landowner in Hertfordshire. His estates and properties played a significant role in shaping the local community and economy.

Another noteworthy individual was Samuel Beeken (1745-1819), a respected architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London during the Georgian era. His work left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Throughout its history, the surname Beeken has been associated with various locations and place names, including Bekenham (now Beckenham) in Kent, Bekenhill in Worcestershire, and Bekenfield in Hampshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beeken

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

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

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