2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bevineau
From the French "buvant eau" meaning "drinking water" or "waterside dweller".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Bevineau. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bevineau 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Bevineau in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bevineau, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (21.1%) and White (11.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bevineau
The surname BEVINEAU is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of the country around the 12th century. It is derived from the old French word "bevin," meaning a type of oak tree. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near groves of oak trees or worked in professions related to these trees, such as carpentry or forestry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BEVINEAU can be found in the 13th-century cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Aubin in Anjou, where a person named Guillelmus Bevineau is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various municipal records and tax rolls across northern France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Picardy. One notable bearer of the name was Jean Bevineau, a merchant from Rouen who was granted special trading privileges by King Charles V in 1368.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the BEVINEAU name spread to other parts of France, with records showing families bearing the name in regions such as Brittany, Anjou, and Poitou. One famous figure from this period was Pierre Bevineau, a renowned architect who designed several churches and castles in the Loire Valley, including the Château de Chambord, which was constructed between 1519 and 1547.
In the 17th century, the BEVINEAU name gained prominence among the French nobility, with several members of the family being granted titles and lands. One such individual was François Bevineau, who served as a military officer under King Louis XIV and was awarded the title of Marquis de Longchamp in 1672.
As the name spread across Europe, it also gained a foothold in other countries, including Belgium and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Jean-Baptiste Bevineau, a Swiss philosopher and theologian who lived from 1685 to 1758 and authored several influential works on religious and moral philosophy.
Throughout its history, the BEVINEAU surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from merchants and architects to military officers and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to the oak forests of northern France, the name has since become a part of the cultural heritage of many nations, reflecting the rich tapestry of European history and migration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bevineau
Among Census respondents with the surname Bevineau, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (21.1%) and White (11.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bevineau 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 Bevineau surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American56.0% · 61
- Two or more races21.1% · 23
- White11.9% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino10.1% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bevineau
Bevineau appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 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 Bevineau 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 | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bevineau bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Bevineau surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bevineau?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Bevineau. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Bevineau?
Bevineau ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Bevineau. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Bevineau.
Has Bevineau become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bevineau went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Bevineau?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bevineau, the largest self-reported group is Black at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (21.1%) and White (11.9%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bevineau in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.0% (61 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bevineau appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (56.0%), Two or More Races (21.1%), White (11.9%). 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 Bevineau (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 Bevineau mean?
From the French "buvant eau" meaning "drinking water" or "waterside dweller". 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 Bevineau (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 common is the surname Bevineau?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Bevineau is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.