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

Beeter, 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 Beeter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beeter in America

Beeter is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beeter surname appeared 155 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 Beeter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beeter 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 Beeter

The surname BEETER is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "beter," which means "better" or "superior." This could suggest that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was considered better at a particular task or skill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEETER surname can be found in the Dutch municipality records of Leiden, dated around 1580. In these records, a man named Jan BEETER is mentioned as a merchant and landowner.

In the 17th century, the BEETER surname began to appear in other parts of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of South Holland and North Holland. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Beter" or "Beeter."

The BEETER surname is also found in some ancient manuscripts and records from the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), where Dutch merchants and colonists had established settlements. One notable example is Willem BEETER, a Dutch East India Company officer who served in Batavia (present-day Jakarta) in the late 17th century.

As the Dutch colonial influence spread, the BEETER surname also made its way to other parts of the world, including the Caribbean and North America. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America is Jan BEETER, who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in 1654 as a soldier in the Dutch West India Company.

In the 18th century, the BEETER surname gained prominence in the Netherlands through several notable individuals. One such person was Pieter BEETER (1715-1788), a renowned Dutch artist known for his landscapes and seascapes.

Another notable BEETER was Cornelis BEETER (1720-1795), a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the French Revolution.

In the 19th century, the BEETER surname continued to be found in various parts of Europe and North America. One prominent individual was John BEETER (1812-1887), an American businessman and philanthropist who made a fortune in the steel industry and donated significant funds to educational institutions.

While the BEETER surname is not as common as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the Netherlands. Throughout its journey, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, politicians, and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beeter

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

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

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