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

Beining, 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 Beining surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beining in America

Beining is the 49365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beining surname appeared 426 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 Beining.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beining 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 Beining

The surname BEINING is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "bei," meaning "near" or "by," and the suffix "-ing," which is a common patronymic ending used to indicate "son of" or "descendant of." Thus, the name BEINING may have initially referred to someone who lived near a particular landmark or geographical feature.

One of the earliest known records of the BEINING name appears in a 1587 document from the town of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans BEINING is mentioned as a local resident. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Franconian region of Germany, where Nuremberg is located.

In the 17th century, the BEINING surname can be found in various church and civil records throughout Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Saxony. For example, a Johann BEINING was born in 1632 in the village of Greiz, located in the modern-day state of Thuringia.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the BEINING surname achieved notable positions or made significant contributions. For instance, Friedrich BEINING (1720-1792) was a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in Nuremberg and wrote several religious texts.

Another notable bearer of the BEINING name was Johann Georg BEINING (1766-1842), a German composer and organist who was born in Großostheim, near Frankfurt am Main. His works included numerous compositions for organ and choir, and he is considered an important figure in the development of sacred music during the Classical period.

In the 19th century, the BEINING surname spread to other parts of Europe, including countries like Austria and Switzerland. One example is Karl BEINING (1844-1914), an Austrian painter and illustrator who was born in Vienna and is known for his landscape paintings and illustrations for books and magazines.

As the BEINING surname migrated to other regions, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as BEINNING, BEYNINGE, and BEINIG. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different areas, reflecting local linguistic and cultural influences.

Throughout history, the BEINING surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including scholars, artists, musicians, and religious figures. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may remain somewhat obscure, its presence in historical records across various regions of Germany and neighboring countries attests to its longevity and significance within the cultural fabric of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beining

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

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

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