Explore the Family Name Bertels

The meaning of Bertels

German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Bertel. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Eldor.

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How common is the last name Bertels in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bertels increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,403 in popularity and rose to 51,066 in 2010, marking a 2.55% increase. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period, going from 372 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, a rise of roughly 9.68%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Bertels surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14.

20002010Change
Rank#52,403#51,0662.55%
Count3724089.68%
Proportion per 100k0.140.140%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertels

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bertels surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed a white majority. In 2000, about 97.85% identified as white, and this percentage slightly increased to 98.28% in 2010. The data was suppressed for privacy reasons for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years.

20002010Change
White97.85%98.28%0.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%