2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Beimfohr
German surname indicating an area near a ford or shallow river crossing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Beimfohr. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beimfohr 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Beimfohr in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beimfohr, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beimfohr
The surname BEIMFOHR has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "bei dem Fohr," which translate to "near the ford" or "by the crossing." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or region near a ford or river crossing.
The earliest recorded instances of the BEIMFOHR name can be traced back to the late 16th century in various German records and documents. One notable example is Johann BEIMFOHR, born in 1583 in the town of Wittenberg, who was a renowned scholar and theologian during the Protestant Reformation.
In the 17th century, the BEIMFOHR name appeared in various regions across Germany, indicating its spread and establishment as a prominent surname. One notable figure from this era was Heinrich BEIMFOHR (1620-1692), a prominent merchant and trader from the city of Hamburg.
As the name spread throughout Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as BEIMFUHR, BEIMFUEHR, and BEIMFHOR. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the BEIMFOHR name continued to be found across various German states and principalities. One notable figure from this period was Friedrich BEIMFOHR (1775-1847), a renowned composer and musician from the city of Leipzig.
Another significant individual with the BEIMFOHR surname was Amalie BEIMFOHR (1819-1891), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Germany. She founded several schools and institutions dedicated to promoting education for young women.
As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the BEIMFOHR name also spread to other countries. One example is Johann BEIMFOHR (1841-1912), who emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and became a successful farmer in the state of Wisconsin.
Throughout its history, the BEIMFOHR surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, from scholars and musicians to merchants and farmers. While its origins can be traced back to a specific location in Germany, the name has since become dispersed across different regions and countries, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beimfohr
Among Census respondents with the surname Beimfohr, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Beimfohr 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 Beimfohr surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 94
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beimfohr
Beimfohr appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 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 Beimfohr 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 | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beimfohr bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Beimfohr surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beimfohr?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Beimfohr. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Beimfohr?
Beimfohr ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Beimfohr. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Beimfohr.
Has Beimfohr become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beimfohr went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Beimfohr?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beimfohr, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Beimfohr in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beimfohr appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Black (1.0%). 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 Beimfohr (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 Beimfohr mean?
German surname indicating an area near a ford or shallow river crossing. 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 Beimfohr (0.03 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 have the surname Beimfohr?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.