Explore the Family Name Betten
The meaning of Betten
Dutch and North German: metronymic from the personal name Bette, a shortened form of Elisabeth (see Elizabeth), or a patronymic from Bet, a pet form of Berthold (see Beth). Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Dieter, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Betten in the United States?
The Betten surname was ranked 39,824 in popularity in the year 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to a rank of 40,856, representing a drop of approximately 2.59%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals carrying the Betten surname actually increased from 519 in 2000 to 534 in 2010, a growth of nearly 2.89%. However, when analyzed in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the Betten surname experienced a minor decrease of about 5.26% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #40,856 | -2.59% |
| Count | 519 | 534 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betten
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Betten surname based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority are identified as White, with 92.68% in 2000 growing slightly to 93.26% in 2010. The second largest group within this surname identified as Black, accounting for 2.50% in 2000 and increasing by 12.4% to 2.81% in 2010. Hispanic representation fell by 38.21% from 2.12% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were virtually non-existent in 2000 but made up 1.31% of the Betten population in 2010. Conversely, those who identified as two or more races showed a small presence in 2000 but disappeared entirely by 2010. There was no recorded data for American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Betten surname for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 93.26% | 0.63% |
| Black | 2.5% | 2.81% | 12.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.31% | -38.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |