2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Beurskens
A Dutch surname derived from the word "beurs," meaning purse or bag, likely referring to an occupation involving purses or bags.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Beurskens. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beurskens 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Beurskens in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beurskens, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beurskens
The surname Beurskens originates from the Netherlands, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern province of Limburg, where it was likely derived from the Dutch word "beurs," meaning "purse" or "pouch," and the suffix "-kens," a diminutive form indicating a small or little purse.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Beurskens name can be found in the Limburgse Leenaktenboeken, a collection of feudal records from the Duchy of Limburg, dating back to the late 16th century. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the trade or manufacturing of purses or leather goods.
In the 17th century, the surname Beurskens began to appear in various church records and municipal archives across the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Limburg and Gelderland. Notable individuals from this period include Jan Beurskens, a merchant born in Roermond in 1623, and Maria Beurskens, who was recorded as a resident of Venlo in 1678.
As the centuries progressed, the Beurskens name spread to other parts of the Netherlands and even beyond its borders. In the 19th century, records show Beurskens families residing in cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, as well as in neighboring countries like Belgium and Germany.
One notable figure from this era was Pieter Beurskens (1805-1878), a Dutch painter and lithographer known for his landscape and genre works. Another prominent individual was Josephus Beurskens (1842-1920), a Catholic priest and rector of the Seminary of Roermond, who played a significant role in the education and formation of clergy in the region.
During the 20th century, the Beurskens surname continued to be represented across various fields. Henricus Beurskens (1904-1988) was a Dutch politician and member of the Catholic People's Party, serving as a member of the House of Representatives from 1956 to 1971. Marinus Beurskens (1915-1996), on the other hand, was a renowned Dutch sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works, many of which can be found in public spaces across the Netherlands.
While the surname Beurskens may have originated from humble beginnings associated with the trade of purses and leather goods, it has since become a name with a rich history and a diverse range of notable individuals who have contributed to various aspects of Dutch society and culture over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beurskens
Among Census respondents with the surname Beurskens, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Beurskens 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 Beurskens surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beurskens
Beurskens appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,533 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 5,533 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 289 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 Beurskens 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 | #152,628 | #152,339 | 0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 106 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beurskens bearers went from 107 to 106 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 289 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,339.
FAQ
Beurskens surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beurskens?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Beurskens. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Beurskens?
Beurskens ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 106 people with the surname Beurskens. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Beurskens.
Has Beurskens become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beurskens went from 107 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Beurskens?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beurskens, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Beurskens in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beurskens appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Beurskens (2000, 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 Beurskens mean?
A Dutch surname derived from the word "beurs," meaning purse or bag, likely referring to an occupation involving purses or bags. 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 Beurskens (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Beurskens?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.