Explore the Family Name Beto
The meaning of Beto
Americanized form of German Bütow (see Buetow).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beto slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved from 58,397 in 2000 to 58,182 in 2010, indicating a minor increase in its popularity by 0.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 325 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, revealing an increase of 7.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #58,182 | 0.37% |
| Count | 325 | 349 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beto
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for those bearing the surname Beto. In 2000, 84.62% identified as white, decreasing to 82.52% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 4.31% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also slightly decreased, from 9.23% in 2000 to 8.88% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 3.44%, where it was not present in 2000. No change was noted for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.62% | 82.52% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 9.23% | 8.88% | -3.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.31% | 4.01% | -6.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |