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

Beeland, 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 Beeland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beeland in America

Beeland is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beeland surname appeared 129 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 Beeland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beeland 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 Beeland

The surname Beeland originates from England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "beo" meaning bee, and "land" meaning land or territory, indicating that the original bearers of this name likely resided or owned land in an area known for beekeeping or the presence of numerous beehives.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, England, from 1275, where a Robert de Byland is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been pronounced as "Byland" before evolving into its current form.

In the late 14th century, records from the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire mention a John de Byland, indicating that the name was present in different regions of England during this period.

The Beeland surname is also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. Here, the name is recorded as "Beoland" and is associated with landholdings in Lincolnshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Beeland throughout history include:

1. Sir John Beeland (c. 1330 - 1395), an English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and served as a member of the King's Council.

2. William Beeland (c. 1420 - 1490), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, known for his involvement in the wool trade.

3. Margaret Beeland (c. 1560 - 1630), an English poet and author who published a collection of sonnets and religious verses during the Elizabethan era.

4. Robert Beeland (1675 - 1732), a renowned architect and builder who designed several churches and public buildings in London during the 18th century.

5. Elizabeth Beeland (1795 - 1872), a British botanist and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of the Scottish Highlands and contributed to several scientific publications of her time.

The Beeland surname is also found in various place names across England, such as Beeland Farm in Gloucestershire and Beeland Manor in Wiltshire, further indicating its historical roots in the country's landscape and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beeland

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

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

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