Explore the Family Name Bettelyoun
The meaning of Bettelyoun
Altered form of Bedillion, a surname of French origin. It is common among Native Americans (Lakota Sioux) in SD.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bettelyoun in the United States?
The surname Bettelyoun has grown increasingly popular in the U.S., according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 60,557th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 50,564th, a growth of 16.5%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 32.8% over the same period, from 311 to 413. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.12 to 0.14 – an increase of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #50,564 | 16.5% |
| Count | 311 | 413 | 32.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bettelyoun
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Bettelyoun also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black representation in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 61.33%, from 4.50% to 7.26%. The Hispanic population also saw an upsurge of 87.89%, going up from 3.22% to 6.05%. White representation decreased by about 29.73%, from 24.12% to 16.95%. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the dominant ethnic identity with minimal change, moving from 67.52% to 68.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 67.52% | 68.77% | 1.85% |
| White | 24.12% | 16.95% | -29.73% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% | 7.26% | 61.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.22% | 6.05% | 87.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |