Explore the Family Name Bettenhausen
The meaning of Bettenhausen
German: habitational name from any of several places called Bettenhausen, for example in Hesse and Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Bettenhausen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bettenhausen saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,881st in popularity and had a count of 551 individuals. By 2010, the rank had risen to 36,838th, with the count increasing by approximately 10% to 606 individuals. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.2 to 0.21 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #36,838 | 2.75% |
| Count | 551 | 606 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bettenhausen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bettenhausen, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all bearers of the name identified as White, although there was a minimal decrease from 99.09% to 98.35% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.09% | 98.35% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |