Explore the Family Name Betker
The meaning of Betker
North German: occupational name for a cooper. Compare Boettcher. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhardt, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Betker has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000 it was ranked 36,093 and dropped to 36,154 by 2010. This represents a 0.17% drop in its rank. However, the actual count of people with the surname Betker increased from 587 in 2000 to 620 in 2010, marking a rise of approximately 5.62%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population decreased slightly from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, indicating a change of -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #36,154 | -0.17% |
| Count | 587 | 620 | 5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betker
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Betker, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 96.08% in 2000 to 94.19% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in Hispanic identification from 0.85% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. There were also new entries in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories in 2010 which were not present in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.21% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained suppressed for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 94.19% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.26% | 165.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.45% | -34.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |