2000
#37,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 559
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Beymer
A German surname meaning "beeman" or someone who kept bees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 625 Americans carry the last name Beymer. That puts it at #42,786 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 548,407 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beymer 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
625
1 in 548,407
Census rank
#42,786
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
545
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 545 bearers of the surname Beymer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 42786th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beymer, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beymer
The surname Beymer is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "beym," meaning "by the tree" or "near the tree," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to a person or family living near a prominent tree or woodland area.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Beymer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, which dates back to the year 1258. In this record, a person named "Henricus Beymer" is listed as a witness to a land transaction.
During the Middle Ages, the surname Beymer appeared in various forms, including "Beymere," "Beymair," and "Beymaire," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were common before the standardization of spelling conventions in later centuries.
In the 16th century, the Beymer surname gained prominence in the region of Franconia, located in present-day Bavaria, Germany. A notable figure from this era was Hans Beymer (1500-1567), a respected clockmaker and goldsmith who was renowned for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.
As the centuries progressed, the Beymer name spread across Europe, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Johann Beymer (1718-1788) was a celebrated composer and organist from Saxony, whose works were widely performed in churches and concert halls throughout Germany.
During the 19th century, the Beymer family gained recognition in the field of literature. Karl Beymer (1842-1912) was a German writer and poet known for his romantic novels and lyrical poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Another notable figure from this era was Friedrich Beymer (1867-1932), a German architect who played a significant role in the development of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil architectural styles. His designs for residential and commercial buildings in cities like Berlin and Munich were widely acclaimed for their innovative use of materials and organic forms.
As people migrated from Europe to other parts of the world, the Beymer surname traveled with them. In the early 20th century, Henry Beymer (1892-1972), an American businessman and philanthropist from New York, made significant contributions to the development of educational institutions and community organizations in his local area.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Beymer surname throughout history, contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and social fabric of their respective eras and regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beymer
Among Census respondents with the surname Beymer, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Beymer 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 Beymer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 496
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 26
- Two or more races2.6% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 5
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beymer
Beymer 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
#47,272
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 449
-110 bearers (-19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 9,792 places
2020
#42,786
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 545
+96 bearers (+21.4%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Up 4,486 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #37,480 | 559 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #47,272 | 449 | 0.15 | -110 bearers (-19.7%) | Down 9,792 places |
| 2020 | #42,786 | 545 | 0.18 | +96 bearers (+21.4%) | Up 4,486 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 Beymer 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 | #47,272 | #42,786 | 9.5% |
| Count | 449 | 545 | 21.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.18 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beymer bearers went from 449 to 545 (+21.4% change). The surname moved up 4,486 positions in the national ranking, going from #47,272 to #42,786.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Beymer
FAQ
Beymer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beymer?
Name Census estimates that about 625 living Americans carry the surname Beymer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 548,407 residents.
How common is Beymer?
Beymer ranks #42,786 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 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 545 people with the surname Beymer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (625), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 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 Beymer.
Has Beymer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beymer went from 449 recorded bearers to 545. That is an increase of 96 (+21.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #47,272 to #42,786.
What does the Census say about the background of Beymer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beymer, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Beymer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (496 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beymer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Beymer (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 Beymer mean?
A German surname meaning "beeman" or someone who kept bees. 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 Beymer (0.18 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 Beymer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.