Explore the Family Name Bethany
The meaning of Bethany
English: variant of Bettany, influenced by false asociation with the Biblical placename Bethany. Bettany is a variant of Betteley (see Betterley).
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How common is the last name Bethany in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bethany has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 25,398 to 25,833, a decrease of 1.71 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.15 percent during the same period, rising from 915 to 953 people. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 5.88 percent, from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #25,833 | -1.71% |
| Count | 915 | 953 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bethany
As for the ethnic identity linked with the surname Bethany, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest group identifying with this name remains predominantly White, accounting for 61.70 percent in 2010, up slightly from 61.53 percent in 2000. The second most common ethnicity is Black, making up 32.00 percent in 2010, a decline from 33.77 percent in 2000. There's been a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.86 percent in 2000 to 3.99 percent in 2010. In 2010, a small percentage (1.68 percent) also identified themselves as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.53% | 61.7% | 0.28% |
| Black | 33.77% | 32% | -5.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.99% | 114.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |