Explore the Family Name Bethard
The meaning of Bethard
English: perhaps a variant of Welsh Beddard. History: Ancestry of bearers of this name has been traced to William Bedder (c.1656–1718) of Somerset County, MD. He was probably of English descent. Roger Bedward (1614), Roger Beddard (1619), and Thomas Bethart (1780) all appear in the parish registers of Albrighton in Shropshire. Bedder is probably the same name (it is found in Shropshire in 1778) but it is earliest recorded in Wiltshire (1598) where it might have had a different but uncertain origin.
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How common is the last name Bethard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bethard has seen a rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,192 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 42,720 indicating a positive change of 3.33%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 459 individuals in 2000 to 507 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #42,720 | 3.33% |
| Count | 459 | 507 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bethard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bethard, as indicated in the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows interesting changes over the same decade. The largest group in both years identifies as 'White', although the percentage decreased from 94.77% in 2000 to 90.14% in 2010. The proportions of people identifying as 'Asian/Pacific Islander' and 'Hispanic' saw increases of 3.27% and 108.26%, respectively. Furthermore, there was a significant surge in those identifying with two or more races, climbing from 1.31% to 3.16% which equates to a 141.22% increase. There were no changes in the groups identifying as 'Black', 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 90.14% | -4.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 4.54% | 108.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 3.16% | 141.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.58% | 3.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |