Explore the Family Name Betson
The meaning of Betson
English: metronymic from the female personal name Bet(te), a short form of Beatrice or (later) Elizabeth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Betson saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Betson ranked 56,687 with 337 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank plummeted to 73,215 and the count decreased to 265, representing a drop of 29.16% in rank and 21.36% in total count. The proportion of people with the surname Betson per 100k also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a decline of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #73,215 | -29.16% |
| Count | 337 | 265 | -21.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betson
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Betson, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts over the decade. In 2000, a majority identified as White (81.31%), followed by Black (11.87%), then Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races (both at 2.67%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (78.49%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, rising to 16.6%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic slightly dipped to 2.64%, and there were no longer any individuals identifying with two or more races. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.31% | 78.49% | -3.47% |
| Black | 11.87% | 16.6% | 39.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.64% | -1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |