Explore the Family Name Betsch
The meaning of Betsch
South German (Alemannic): from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal names Bernhard or Berthold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Betsch has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Betsch was ranked as the 41,382nd most common surname in the United States, with 496 individuals carrying this surname, representing a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 45,804, with only 466 individuals identified with the Betsch surname, reflecting a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. This signifies a rank change of -10.69% and a count change of -6.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #45,804 | -10.69% |
| Count | 496 | 466 | -6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betsch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Betsch, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominately White, which accounted for 97.78% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.78% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity saw a small increase from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races under the Betsch surname had an emergence in 2010, accounting for 1.07%, whereas this category was not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Betsch surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.78% | -1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.07% | 5.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |