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

Beyale, 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 Beyale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beyale in America

Beyale is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beyale surname appeared 264 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 Beyale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beyale 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 Beyale

The surname BEYALE has its origins in the West African country of Benin, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language, with "Be" meaning "to give birth" and "yale" meaning "prosperity" or "wealth." This suggests that the name may have been given to families or individuals who were considered prosperous or wealthy.

The earliest recorded instances of the BEYALE surname can be traced back to the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was located in present-day Benin. During this time, the name appeared in various administrative records and documents related to trade and commerce within the kingdom.

One notable historical figure bearing the BEYALE surname was Adandozan BEYALE, a renowned merchant who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his successful trade ventures along the West African coast, dealing in goods such as ivory, gold, and spices.

In the 19th century, the BEYALE name was also found in the records of the French colonial administration in Benin, which was then known as the French Colony of Dahomey. Jean-Baptiste BEYALE, born in 1832, was a prominent local leader who played a significant role in negotiating with the French authorities during the colonial period.

Another notable individual with the BEYALE surname was Agathe BEYALE, born in 1875. She was a respected herbalist and traditional healer in the city of Ouidah, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies.

As the BEYALE family lineage expanded, the surname began to appear in other parts of West Africa, particularly in neighboring countries like Togo and Ghana. One example is Kwame BEYALE, a Ghanaian educator who lived from 1910 to 1985 and played a significant role in promoting literacy and education in his home country.

The BEYALE surname also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. For instance, there are records of individuals with the BEYALE surname living in France and the United States in the late 20th century, likely due to the movement of people from West Africa during that time period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beyale

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

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

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