Explore the Family Name Bertolet
The meaning of Bertolet
Altered form of French and Swiss French Bertholet: from a pet form of the personal name Berthol, which is from ancient Germanic Berhtwulf (see Bertholf) and possibly also from Barthélemy (see Bartholomew) or its variant Berthélemy. The surname in the form Bertolet has also been recorded in France, but has died out there. History: Jean Bertholet from Château-d’Oex in Switzerland married Suzanne de Harcourt in Barbelroth, Germany in 1712, died in Oley, PA, in 1757. Pierre Bertholet from Château-d’Oex in Switzerland married Elizabeth … probably in PA c.1725. — This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille.
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How common is the last name Bertolet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bertolet has experienced a slight decrease in rank from 67,317 in 2000 to 68,949 in 2010, representing a change of -2.42. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.01% during the same period, from 274 to 285. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #68,949 | -2.42% |
| Count | 274 | 285 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertolet
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Bertolet as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a clear predominance of those identifying as White, with 95.99% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.79% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 31.37%, from 2.55% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. There were no changes in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.79% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 1.75% | -31.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |