Explore the Family Name Betschart
The meaning of Betschart
German: from an altered form of the personal name Bernhard. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Franz, Fritz, Johann, Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betschart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Betschart shows a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Betschart was ranked as the 50,572nd most popular surname in the U.S., but it dropped to 54,990th in 2010, marking an 8.74% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased by 3.61%, from 388 in 2000 to 374 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slipped from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a 7.14% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #54,990 | -8.74% |
| Count | 388 | 374 | -3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betschart
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Betschart surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.03% over that decade. However, there was a significant change in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, which decreased by 40.72%, from 3.61% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 40.72%, from 3.61% in 2000 to 5.08% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 91.98% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 5.08% | 40.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.61% | 2.14% | -40.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |