Explore the Family Name Bethke
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% |