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

Beeker, 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 Beeker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beeker in America

Beeker is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beeker surname appeared 599 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 Beeker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beeker 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 Beeker

The surname "BEEKER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bæcere," which means "baker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely bakers or individuals involved in the baking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a person named William le Bekere is mentioned. This spelling variation, "le Bekere," further supports the connection to the Old English word "bæcere."

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Beker," "Bakere," and "Bekker," in records from different parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname "BEEKER." However, it does include entries for individuals with occupational surnames related to baking, such as "Pistor" (baker) and "Furnur" (oven operator).

One notable bearer of the surname "BEEKER" was John Beeker, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He served as the Sheriff of London in 1472 and was a member of the Worshipful Company of Bakers.

Another individual of note was Sir John Beeker (1550-1618), who was a member of the English gentry and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name "BEEKER" can be found in various parish records across England, including those of St. Mary's Church in Lambeth, where a marriage between William Beeker and Elizabeth Browne was recorded in 1642.

An early example of the surname in North America is that of Johannes Beeker, a Dutch settler who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York) in the mid-17th century. He was one of the first bakers in the Dutch colony and played a significant role in the establishment of the baking industry in the region.

Other notable individuals with the surname "BEEKER" include:

1. Thomas Beeker (1780-1856), an English poet and writer.
2. Mary Beeker (1827-1888), an American author and educator.
3. George Beeker (1835-1912), a British explorer and naturalist.
4. James Beeker (1867-1941), an American businessman and philanthropist.
5. William Beeker (1895-1974), a British politician and Member of Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beeker

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

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

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