Explore the Family Name Betit
The meaning of Betit
Altered form of French Bétille (via the intermediate forms Bétil, Betil): probably from Old French bestil ‘noise, racket’, hence a nickname for a rowdy individual. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Cecile, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betit in the United States?
The surname Betit saw slight shifts in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Betit ranked 64,750 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 65,964, witnessing a decrease of 1.87%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 287 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.53%. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Betit surname decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #65,964 | -1.87% |
| Count | 287 | 300 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betit
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Betit surname identified as White — 97.21% in 2000 and 95% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 2.27%. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races for both years. On the other hand, there was an emergence of Hispanic and Black identifiers within the Betit surname group in 2010, at 1.67% and 2.67% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95% | -2.27% |
| Black | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |