Explore the Family Name Betthauser
The meaning of Betthauser
German (Betthäuser): probably a variant of Bettenhäuser, a habitational name for someone from any of several places in north and central Germany called Bettenhausen, for example in Hesse and Württemberg. The surname Betthäuser is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Betthauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Betthauser has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 72,717 in 2000 to 83,541 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 14.89%. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a reduction from 249 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, indicating a decrease of around 9.64%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by about 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #83,541 | -14.89% |
| Count | 249 | 225 | -9.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betthauser
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Betthauser identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, around 99.60% of Betthausers identified as White, decreasing slightly to 98.22% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Betthauser surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, as part of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 98.22% | -1.39% |
| 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% |