Explore the Family Name Betka
The meaning of Betka
Polish: of German origin (see Bethke). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Miroslaw, Ryszard, Wojciech, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Betka in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Betka saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Betka ranked 72,905th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 89,403rd, marking a drop of 22.63%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 248 in 2000 and 207 in 2010, a decline of 16.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #89,403 | -22.63% |
| Count | 248 | 207 | -16.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Betka has been predominantly white, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.18% of those with the surname identified as white, a figure that rose slightly to 98.55% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.42%) in 2000 who identified as belonging to two or more races, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Betka surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 98.55% | 1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |