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

Beinke, 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 Beinke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beinke in America

Beinke is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beinke surname appeared 221 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 Beinke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beinke 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 Beinke

The surname Beinke is believed to have originated in Germany, traced back to the 16th century. It is a locational name derived from the place name Beinke, a small village in the region of Lower Saxony. The name is thought to have evolved from the Old German word "bain," meaning "leg" or "bone," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of an early bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beinke can be found in the church records of the town of Osnabrück, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared as "Beincke" in these documents, reflecting the spelling variations common during that era.

In the 17th century, the Beinke family spread across various parts of Germany, with some members settling in the regions of Westphalia and the Rhineland. During this period, the name was also spelled as "Beynke" and "Beynkhe" in certain historical records.

Notable individuals with the surname Beinke include Johann Friedrich Beinke (1679-1741), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Bayreuth. His works, including several sacred cantatas and instrumental pieces, were highly regarded in his time.

Another significant figure was Wilhelm Beinke (1825-1901), a prominent German architect known for his contributions to the neo-Renaissance style. He designed several notable buildings in cities like Berlin and Potsdam, including the Schloss Bellevue, which later became the official residence of the President of Germany.

In the late 19th century, Heinrich Beinke (1854-1927) gained recognition as a landscape painter and etcher. His works, depicting scenes from the German countryside and cities, were exhibited in major galleries across Europe.

The name Beinke also appeared in historical records in the Netherlands, where it was likely introduced by German immigrants. One notable Dutch bearer was Pieter Beinke (1790-1865), a skilled cabinet maker and furniture designer whose pieces were highly sought after by the Dutch aristocracy.

While the origin of the name Beinke can be traced back to Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname remain rooted in its Germanic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beinke

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

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

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