Explore the Family Name Betteridge
The meaning of Betteridge
English: from the Middle English personal name Betrich (Old English Beadurīc, formed from beadu ‘fight, battle’ + rīc ‘rule’). The personal name also contributed to the placenames Battersea in Surrey and Bethersden in Kent.
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How common is the last name Betteridge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Betteridge has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 44,500th place, representing a 4.35 percent increase. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 431 individuals with the Betteridge surname in 2000, and this number grew to 483 by 2010, showing a substantial 12.06 percent growth. However, when looking at its proportion per 100,000 people, the figure remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #44,500 | 4.35% |
| Count | 431 | 483 | 12.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betteridge
The ethnic identity linked with the Betteridge surname also experienced minor shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of those with the Betteridge surname identified as white, with proportions of 96.75 percent in 2000 and 96.27 percent in 2010. There was a small increase in representation among those who identify with two or more races, from 1.62 percent in 2000 to 1.66 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while no Betteridges identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.04 percent did. Meanwhile, there were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.27% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.66% | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |