Explore the Family Name Betterton
The meaning of Betterton
English (Gloucestershire): habitational name from a place in Berkshire named Betterton, probably from an Old English personal name Bēthere + -ing- (implying association) + tūn ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Betterton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Betterton experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The Betterton name was ranked 22,212th in 2000 but dropped to 24,090th by 2010, a decrease of about 8.45%. Furthermore, the number of people with the Betterton surname also dipped from 1,084 in 2000 to 1,045 in 2010, marking a 3.6% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease as well, dropping by 12.5% from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,212 | #24,090 | -8.45% |
| Count | 1,084 | 1,045 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betterton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Betterton identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this group saw a slight decrease in representation over the decade from 93.63% to 91%. There were small increases in representation among those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.31% to 2.78%), as well as those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.20% to 2.01%). Those reporting two or more races also increased from 1.38% to 2.30%. Although the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons, by 2010, there were individuals identifying as part of these groups, with 0.48% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.44% as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 91% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.78% | 20.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.3% | 66.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 2.01% | 67.5% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |