Explore the Family Name Beitel
The meaning of Beitel
German: 1. variant of Beutel. 2. cognate of Beitler 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beitel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beitel has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,815th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to 31,211th position, representing a change of -4.68%. The count of individuals with this surname remained nearly stable, with only a minor decrease from 744 in 2000 to 743 in 2010. This represents a proportional decline per 100,000 people of -10.71%, from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #31,211 | -4.68% |
| Count | 744 | 743 | -0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beitel
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Beitel, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly found among individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.91% of those with the Beitel surname identified as White, and this proportion increased slightly to 98.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant decrease, dropping from 1.88% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a new entry with 0.67% of the Beitel population identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 98.12% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.21% | -35.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |