Explore the Family Name Beitzel
The meaning of Beitzel
South German: variant of Beitz 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beitzel in the United States?
The Beitzel surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, had a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 22,403 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 22,856. This represents a change of -2.02%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people carrying the Beitzel surname increased from 1,072 in 2000 to 1,120 in 2010, a rise of 4.48%. The proportion per 100k also saw a small decrease of 5.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,403 | #22,856 | -2.02% |
| Count | 1,072 | 1,120 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beitzel
In terms of ethnicity, the Beitzel surname is predominantly associated with white individuals as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 98.23% of those with this surname identified as white, though this percentage decreased slightly to 96.88% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.93% to 1.70%. The surname also emerged among the Asian/Pacific Islander community in 2010, where it was previously not recorded. There were no changes among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 96.88% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.7% | 82.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0.54% | -3.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |