Explore the Family Name Beetz
The meaning of Beetz
German: 1. variant of Betz. 2. habitational name from a place so named on the Havel river, northwest of Berlin. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Beetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beetz has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it held the rank of 61,855 among all surnames, but fell to 73,215 by 2010, marking an 18.37% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 303 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, a drop of 12.54%. The proportion of people with the Beetz surname per 100,000 population also declined by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #73,215 | -18.37% |
| Count | 303 | 265 | -12.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beetz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beetz based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 92.08%, which rose slightly to 95.09% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.98% and 1.65% in 2000, respectively. No individuals with the Beetz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. There was a drop in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.97% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 95.09% | 3.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |