Explore the Family Name Beth
The meaning of Beth
1. Scottish: variant of Beath or a shortened form of McBeath (from Scottish Gaelic Mac Beatha), a variant of McBeth. 2. North German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Berthold or from a short form (Bete) of the female personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth). 3. Jewish: artificial name from Hebrew bet ‘house’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Manfred, Otto, Uwe. Jewish Shalom, Rochel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Beth" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 25,398th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 28,263rd place, representing a decrease of approximately 11.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 915 to 846, indicating a decline of roughly 7.54%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Beth per 100,000 decreased by about 14.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #28,263 | -11.28% |
| Count | 915 | 846 | -7.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Beth" saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 90.93% to 89.13%, those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.09% and 23.53% respectively. The number of individuals claiming Hispanic ethnicity also saw a minor increase of 4.57%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 12.84%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" saw a substantial rise of 115.15% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.93% | 89.13% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 3.43% | 4.57% |
| Black | 2.51% | 3.19% | 27.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.89% | 23.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.42% | 115.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0.95% | -12.84% |