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

Beener, 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 Beener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beener in America

Beener is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beener surname appeared 174 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 Beener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beener 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 Beener

The surname Beener has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to have derived from the German word "Biene," which means "bee." This suggests that the name may have been originally applied to someone who kept bees or was associated with beekeeping in some way.

In the late 16th century, the name Beener appeared in various records from the region of Bavaria. One of the earliest documented instances was the mention of a Hans Beener in a parish register from the town of Nürnberg in 1587. This suggests that the name had already been established in this area by that time.

During the 17th century, the name Beener began to spread to other parts of Germany. In 1624, a record from the city of Hamburg referenced a merchant named Jürgen Beener. This indicates that the name had gained some prominence and was being used by individuals in various professions.

In the 18th century, the name Beener found its way into several historical documents. One notable example is the mention of a Johann Beener in a manuscript from the town of Gießen, dated 1743. This document provided details about his involvement in a local trade guild, shedding light on the occupations associated with the name during that era.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it also began to appear in various forms and spellings. In some regions, it was recorded as "Bener" or "Benner," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Beener throughout history, one can mention:

1. Wilhelm Beener (1798-1872), a German sculptor known for his works in marble and bronze.
2. Elise Beener (1832-1901), a German writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories.
3. Franz Beener (1860-1928), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and Leipzig.
4. Otto Beener (1876-1945), a German military officer who served in both World Wars and received several decorations for his service.
5. Hedwig Beener (1902-1989), a German artist renowned for her landscape paintings and contributions to the Expressionist movement.

While the name Beener has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the earliest and most significant historical records and references to this surname can be traced back to its German origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beener

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

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

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