Beckton Surname
Approximately 508 people bear this surname
Beckton Surname Definition:
Local, from Beckton, near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. John Bectoune in Tinwald was examined for the Test, 1685 (RPC., 3. ser. XI, p. 435), William Becktoun, merchant in Edinburgh, 1663 (Edinb. Marr.). Robert Begtoun in Edinburgh, 1597, and three more of the name there at a later date (ibid.
Read More About This SurnameBeckton Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 334 | 1:1,085,206 | 78,873 |
| England | 71 | 1:784,761 | 42,668 |
| Australia | 66 | 1:409,026 | 32,879 |
| South Africa | 16 | 1:3,386,106 | 119,139 |
| Canada | 9 | 1:4,093,955 | 205,175 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 1:3,377,435 | 111,911 |
| Thailand | 4 | 1:17,659,586 | 685,799 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 123 | 1:198,174 | 15,835 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1:1,871,608 | 27,884 |
| Isle of Man | 2 | 1:27,135 | 1,659 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 135 | 1:371,990 | 28,019 |
Beckton Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Local, from Beckton, near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. John Bectoune in Tinwald was examined for the Test, 1685 (RPC., 3. ser. XI, p. 435), William Becktoun, merchant in Edinburgh, 1663 (Edinb. Marr.). Robert Begtoun in Edinburgh, 1597, and three more of the name there at a later date (ibid.; Edin. App.).
(English) belonging to Beckton = 1 Becca’s Manor or Farm. [v. Beck3, and + Old English tún] 2 the Brook-Farm. [Old English bec(c-Old Norse bekk-r + Old English tún]
Beckton Demographics
Average Beckton Salary in
United States
$36,725 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Beckton Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Beckton Come From? nationality or country of origin
Beckton occurs more in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can occur as:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Beckton? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 609,110th most frequent surname at a global level, borne by around 1 in 14,345,563 people. It is predominantly found in The Americas, where 61 percent of Beckton are found; 61 percent are found in North America and 61 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
It is most widespread in The United States, where it is held by 334 people, or 1 in 1,085,206. In The United States Beckton is most common in: California, where 17 percent are found, Florida, where 14 percent are found and Texas, where 14 percent are found. Not including The United States this surname exists in 9 countries. It also occurs in England, where 14 percent are found and Australia, where 13 percent are found.
Beckton Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Beckton has changed over time. In The United States the number of people who held the Beckton surname rose 247 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it fell 42 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Beckton Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Beckton last name are 23.09% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 76.32% being registered to vote for the party.
The amount Beckton earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 46.88% more than the national average, earning R 349,044 per year; in United States they earn 14.89% less than the national average, earning $36,725 USD per year and in Canada they earn 25.4% less than the national average, earning $37,062 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becton | 92 | 3,478 | / |
| Bekton | 92 | 6 | / |
| Bickton | 86 | 340 | / |
| Bhekton | 86 | 9 | / |
| Backton | 86 | 4 | / |
| Bektoon | 86 | 1 | / |
| Veckton | 86 | 1 | / |
| Beakton | 86 | 1 | / |
| Beekton | 86 | 0 | / |
| Bectton | 86 | 0 | / |
| Becthong | 80 | 1 | / |
| Bicton | 77 | 186 | / |
| Bektan | 77 | 131 | / |
| Bektom | 77 | 29 | / |
| Bakton | 77 | 5 | / |
| Bokton | 77 | 2 | / |
| Bectom | 77 | 2 | / |
| Vecton | 77 | 2 | / |
| Bectan | 77 | 0 | / |
| Bakhton | 71 | 34 | / |
| Bektoinova | 71 | 1 | / |
| Beugton | 71 | 0 | / |
| Becthan | 71 | 0 | / |
| Bakhtoon | 67 | 2 | / |
| Bektacin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Bectasin | 67 | 1 | / |
| Bitctong | 67 | 1 | / |
| Bakhtoun | 67 | 1 | / |
| Beigtton | 67 | 0 | / |
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