Explore the Family Name Bedsole
The meaning of Bedsole
Americanized form of German Betzold or of its variant Petzold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bedsole in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bedsole has slightly declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bedsole was ranked as the 20,923rd most popular surname with a count of 1,172 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the name's rank had dropped to 21,736 with a total count of 1,197 individuals, marking a slight increase of 2.13% in people bearing the surname despite its decrease in rank. The proportion of people named Bedsole per 100,000 also decreased by 4.65%, falling from 0.43 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,923 | #21,736 | -3.89% |
| Count | 1,172 | 1,197 | 2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bedsole
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bedsole in the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, at 96.57% in 2010, a nearly negligible decrease from 96.67% in 2000. The percentage of Bedsoles identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease of 24.03%, falling from 1.54% to 1.17%. The census recorded an emergence of Black individuals bearing the surname Bedsole in 2010, which was not observed in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races have slightly decreased from 1.19% to 1.17%. However, there were no Bedsoles identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 96.57% | -0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.17% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.17% | -24.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |