Explore the Family Name Bettcher
The meaning of Bettcher
German: variant of Böttcher (see Boettcher) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Bettcher is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ewald, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Bettcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bettcher has seen a minor drop in popularity over the decade. In 2000, the name ranked 40,083 in terms of frequency but fell to 44,193 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 515 to 487, indicating a 5.44% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bettcher per 100,000 dropped by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #44,193 | -10.25% |
| Count | 515 | 487 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bettcher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bettcher, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, at 96.51% in 2010, down slightly from 97.09% in 2000. The Hispanic representation also saw a decline of 15.46%, from 1.94% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, as they remained constant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.51% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.64% | -15.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |