Explore the Family Name Bethke
The meaning of Bethke
North German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Bertram or Berthold. See also Beth. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Eldor, Ewald, Otto, Rudi, Wilhelmina.
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How common is the last name Bethke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bethke has witnessed a marginal decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,070 in the United States and dropped slightly to 13,073 by 2010, reflecting an 8.31% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a minimal dip, decreasing from 2,372 in 2000 to 2,349 in 2010, which is a change of -0.97%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 bearing the Bethke surname also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,070 | #13,073 | -8.31% |
| Count | 2,372 | 2,349 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.8 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bethke
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the surname Bethke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.16% in 2000 to 95.4% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, marking a 38.46% change. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.76% to 0.68%, and those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.97% to 1.28%. The categories for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals with the Bethke surname identified with these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 95.4% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.34% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.28% | 31.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.68% | -10.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |