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

Beemon, 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 Beemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beemon in America

Beemon is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beemon surname appeared 175 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 Beemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beemon 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 Beemon

The surname "BEEMON" is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was initially spelled as "Beeman" or "Beaman."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, a medieval tax record dating back to the 13th century. In these rolls, a certain "Roger le Beeman" is mentioned as a resident of the village of Doncaster.

The name "Beemon" is derived from the Old English word "beo," which means "bee," and "man," referring to a person who kept bees or worked as a beekeeper. It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in apiculture or honey production.

During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records with slightly different spellings, such as "Beamond," "Beaumond," and "Bemon." This variation in spelling was common in those times due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One notable individual with the surname "Beemon" was Sir John Beemon, a wealthy landowner who lived in the village of Beeford, East Riding of Yorkshire, during the 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents, including the Chancery Proceedings of 1477.

Another prominent figure was William Beemon, a merchant and member of the Guild of Merchant Adventurers in the city of York during the 16th century. He is recorded as having participated in several trade expeditions to the Netherlands and the Baltic region.

In the 17th century, the surname "Beemon" appeared in the parish records of the village of Weaverthorpe, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. One entry from 1642 mentions the baptism of a child named Elizabeth Beemon, daughter of Thomas Beemon and his wife, Mary.

The 18th century saw the migration of several Beemon families to the American colonies. One notable individual from this period was James Beemon, who served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Another noteworthy figure was Mary Beemon, a renowned author and poet who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She published several collections of poetry and was praised for her lyrical style and vivid descriptions of nature.

Throughout its history, the surname "Beemon" has been associated with various occupations, including beekeeping, agriculture, trade, and literature. While the name may have evolved in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the ancient English tradition of apiculture and honey production.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beemon

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

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

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