Explore the Family Name Bechthold
The meaning of Bechthold
German: variant of Bechtold. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bechthold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bechthold saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,903rd most popular, dropping slightly to 53,072nd place by 2010, marking a 4.26% decrease. However, the count of people with this surname actually increased from 385 to 390, a growth of 1.3%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,072 | -4.26% |
| Count | 385 | 390 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechthold
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Bechthold surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. Those identifying as White made up the majority of Bechtholds, though their representation decreased slightly from 94.55% in 2000 to 93.08% in 2010. The percentage of Bechtholds of Hispanic ethnicity also fell from 2.86% to 2.56%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races emerged in the 2010 data, accounting for 2.82% of Bechtholds, where previously there were none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 93.08% | -1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 2.56% | -10.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |