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

Beins, 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 Beins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beins in America

Beins is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beins surname appeared 265 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 Beins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beins 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 Beins

The surname BEINS is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in historical records as early as the 12th century. The name is thought to derive from the Old German word "bein," meaning "leg" or "bone," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation related to bones or legs.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Beins, a merchant who lived in the city of Cologne in the late 15th century. Records show that he traded in textiles and spices, and his name appears in several commercial documents from that time period.

In the 16th century, the BEINS name began to spread across other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, such as Beinz, Beynz, and Beyntz.

An important historical figure with the BEINS surname was Johann Beins (1572-1638), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig. He was known for his scholarly works on biblical exegesis and his contributions to the development of Protestant theology in Germany.

Another notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Beins (1805-1878), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives in the mid-19th century. He was a strong advocate for constitutional reforms and played a significant role in the political debates of his time.

In the late 19th century, the BEINS name also appeared in the United States, likely brought by German immigrants. One such individual was Wilhelm Beins (1832-1901), a German-born farmer who settled in Wisconsin and became a prominent figure in the local agricultural community.

The name BEINS can also be traced back to certain place names in Germany, such as the village of Beinstein in Bavaria, which may have influenced the surname's development.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the BEINS surname, including Theodor Beins (1863-1940), a German composer and conductor, and Helene Beins (1888-1979), a German politician and women's rights activist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beins

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

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

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