Explore the Family Name Bethell
The meaning of Bethell
Welsh: variant of Bethel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bethell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bethell has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,528th most common surname, with 642 individuals carrying it. This figure rose by 7.32% in 2010, with the surname now being carried by 689 people and ranking at 33,196th place. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of this surname per 100k population slightly decreased by 4.17%, indicating that while more people bear the name, its overall frequency relative to the total population has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #33,196 | 0.99% |
| Count | 642 | 689 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bethell
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bethell, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased from 89.25% to 81.42%. Conversely, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 8.88% to 11.32%. There was also a surge in individuals reporting two or more races, jumping from 1.09% to 2.47%. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among individuals with this surname, accounting for 3.92%, where none had been reported in 2000. No individuals with the surname Bethell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.25% | 81.42% | -8.77% |
| Black | 8.88% | 11.32% | 27.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.47% | 126.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |