Explore the Family Name Betcher
The meaning of Betcher
German: variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Betcher saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Betcher held the rank of 24,724 and by 2010, it had dropped to the rank of 27,604. This represents a decline of 11.65%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 946 in 2000 to 872 in 2010, signifying a 7.82% drop. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k population also dropped from 0.35 to 0.3, a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #27,604 | -11.65% |
| Count | 946 | 872 | -7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betcher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Betcher also changed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.53% to 0.80%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased to 1.49% from a previously suppressed statistic. The proportion of individuals identifying as white saw a slight decrease from 96.83% to 94.27%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic also witnessed an increase from 1.90% to 2.87%. The proportions of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged with zero individuals reporting these ethnic identities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.27% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.87% | 51.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.8% | 50.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |