2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Beesinger
A descriptive surname referring to someone who kept bees or sang to bees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Beesinger. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beesinger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Beesinger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beesinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beesinger
The surname BEESINGER has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Swabia.
BEESINGER is likely derived from the Old German words "biene" meaning "bee" and "singen" meaning "to sing." This combination suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was associated with beekeeping or had a particular affinity for bees and their humming or singing sounds.
Early records of the name BEESINGER can be found in various medieval chronicles and town registers from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention is in the Augsburg Chronicle, a historical account of events in the city of Augsburg, where a certain Hans BEESINGER is listed as a prominent citizen in the year 1467.
The surname BEESINGER has also been linked to several place names in southern Germany, such as Beesingen and Beesingerhof, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname BEESINGER have left their mark in various fields. Johann BEESINGER (1554-1623), a German theologian and author, was known for his works on Christian doctrine and ethics. Sigmund BEESINGER (1681-1749), a Bavarian architect, designed several notable buildings in Munich, including the Theatinerkirche.
Another notable figure was Katharina BEESINGER (1788-1856), a German poet and writer from Würzburg. Her collection of poems, "Lieder aus der Heimat," published in 1835, gained widespread recognition for its vivid depictions of rural life and nature.
In the 19th century, Wilhelm BEESINGER (1817-1879) made a name for himself as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Pforzheim. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.
Lastly, Elise BEESINGER (1901-1976), a German-born artist, gained recognition for her vibrant landscape paintings and portraits. Her works were exhibited in several galleries throughout Germany and Switzerland during her lifetime.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the surname BEESINGER throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of this surname's legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beesinger
Among Census respondents with the surname Beesinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Beesinger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Beesinger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino8.4% · 9
- Two or more races5.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beesinger
Beesinger appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+7 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,497 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-19 bearers (-15.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,776 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 2,497 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-15.1%) | Down 17,776 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Beesinger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #151,639 | -13.3% |
| Count | 126 | 107 | -15.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beesinger bearers went from 126 to 107 (-15.1% change). The surname moved down 17,776 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #151,639.
FAQ
Beesinger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beesinger?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Beesinger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Beesinger?
Beesinger ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Beesinger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Beesinger.
Has Beesinger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beesinger went from 126 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Beesinger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beesinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beesinger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beesinger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (8.4%), Two or More Races (5.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Beesinger (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Beesinger mean?
A descriptive surname referring to someone who kept bees or sang to bees. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Beesinger (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Beesinger?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.