2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bevenue
A name derived from the French term "bonne venue" meaning good arrival or welcome.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 110 Americans carry the last name Bevenue. That puts it at #156,540 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,115,949 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bevenue 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
110
1 in 3,115,949
Census rank
#156,540
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
96
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 96 bearers of the surname Bevenue in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156540th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bevenue, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 39.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (29.2%) and White (27.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bevenue
The surname BEVENUE has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "beven," meaning a small stream or brook, and may have originally been a topographic name given to someone who lived near a small watercourse.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BEVENUE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which lists a Robert de Beveneye. This spelling variation suggests that the name was likely associated with a specific place, potentially a location known as "Beveneye" or something similar.
During the Medieval period, the BEVENUE surname appeared to be concentrated in the eastern counties of England, particularly in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by families residing near small streams or brooks in these areas.
In the 16th century, the BEVENUE surname can be found in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls. One notable individual bearing this name was John BEVENUE, born in 1532 in Cambridgeshire, who was recorded as a landowner and farmer.
As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations such as BEVENEY, BEAVENUE, and BEAVENY appearing in different regions. In the 17th century, a certain William BEVENUE, born in 1615 in Norfolk, was mentioned in local court records for a dispute over land ownership.
Another notable figure with the BEVENUE surname was Elizabeth BEVENUE, born in 1678 in Bedfordshire. She was a prominent member of the local gentry and was involved in various charitable endeavors in her community.
During the 18th century, the BEVENUE surname spread beyond its traditional strongholds in eastern England, with records showing individuals bearing this name in London and other parts of the country. One such individual was Thomas BEVENUE, born in 1745 in Cambridgeshire, who served as a merchant and trader in the capital city.
In the 19th century, the BEVENUE surname continued to be found across England, with families bearing this name residing in both urban and rural areas. A notable figure from this period was Robert BEVENUE, born in 1822 in Norfolk, who was a renowned scholar and educator, serving as the headmaster of a prestigious school in London.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bevenue
Among Census respondents with the surname Bevenue, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 39.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (29.2%) and White (27.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Bevenue 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 Bevenue surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native39.6% · 38
- Two or more races29.2% · 28
- White27.1% · 26
- Black or African American2.1% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bevenue
Bevenue 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 190 places
2020
#156,540
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 96
-17 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,339 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 190 places |
| 2020 | #156,540 | 96 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 10,339 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 Bevenue 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 | #146,201 | #156,540 | -7.1% |
| Count | 113 | 96 | -15.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bevenue bearers went from 113 to 96 (-15.0% change). The surname moved down 10,339 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #156,540.
FAQ
Bevenue surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bevenue?
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the surname Bevenue. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,115,949 residents.
How common is Bevenue?
Bevenue ranks #156,540 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 96 people with the surname Bevenue. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (110), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bevenue.
Has Bevenue become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bevenue went from 113 recorded bearers to 96. That is a decrease of 17 (-15.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #156,540.
What does the Census say about the background of Bevenue?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bevenue, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 39.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (29.2%) and White (27.1%). 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?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bevenue in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.6% (38 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bevenue appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (39.6%), Two or More Races (29.2%), White (27.1%). 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 Bevenue (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 Bevenue mean?
A name derived from the French term "bonne venue" meaning good arrival or welcome. 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 Bevenue (0.03 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 Bevenue?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.