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

Bekerman, 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 Bekerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bekerman in America

Bekerman is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bekerman surname appeared 138 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 Bekerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bekerman 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 Bekerman

The surname BEKERMAN is of Russian Jewish origin, with its roots dating back to the 18th century. It is believed to have originated from the Yiddish word "beker," which means a cup or a goblet. This name was likely adopted by families involved in the production or trade of these vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the town of Pinsk, located in modern-day Belarus. In the late 1700s, there are records of a family with the surname BEKERMAN residing in this area. It is possible that the name was initially spelled differently, such as "Bekermann" or "Beckerman," before evolving into its current form.

During the 19th century, as the Jewish population in Eastern Europe faced persecution and sought better opportunities, many BEKERMAN families immigrated to other parts of the world. Some notable individuals from this era include:

1. Isaac BEKERMAN (1820-1892), a prominent merchant and philanthropist who settled in London, England, and contributed significantly to the local Jewish community.
2. Sarah BEKERMAN (1842-1918), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in Warsaw, Poland.

As the 20th century dawned, the BEKERMAN name continued to spread across various countries. One influential figure was:

3. David BEKERMAN (1901-1978), a Russian-born writer and journalist who fled the Soviet Union and settled in the United States, where he became a vocal critic of the communist regime.

In more recent times, the BEKERMAN surname has been carried by several accomplished individuals, such as:

4. Mikhail BEKERMAN (1927-2012), a acclaimed chess grandmaster and author from Ukraine, who made significant contributions to the world of chess theory and strategy.
5. Elena BEKERMAN (born 1958), a renowned Russian-American artist and sculptor, known for her innovative use of materials and her exploration of themes related to identity and cultural heritage.

While the BEKERMAN name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark across various fields and cultures, reflecting the diverse experiences and achievements of those who have borne this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bekerman

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

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

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