Explore the Family Name Bechtol
The meaning of Bechtol
Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel), or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Bechtold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bechtol in the United States?
The surname Bechtol, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showcased a mild decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,343rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 21,583rd position, marking a 6.1% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly dipped from 1,215 in 2000 to 1,209 in 2010. This resulted in a decreased proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.45 to 0.41, representing an 8.89% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,343 | #21,583 | -6.1% |
| Count | 1,215 | 1,209 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bechtol
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Bechtol surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there were minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.57% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.05% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, up 56.82% to 2.07% in 2010 from 1.32% in 2000. Hispanic identification also saw an uptick from 1.4% to 1.9%, a rise of 35.71%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at zero, while American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.98% to 1.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.05% | -1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.07% | 56.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.9% | 35.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 1.82% | -8.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |