Explore the Family Name Bettin

The meaning of Bettin

1. German: habitational name from a deserted settlement in northeastern Germany, of Slavic origin. 2. Italian (Veneto): variant of Bettini. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lutz, Otto, Wolfgang.

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How common is the last name Bettin in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bettin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Occupying the 32,202nd rank in 2000, it slipped to the 37,125th position by 2010, marking a decline of 15.29%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Bettin surname also fell from 675 in 2000 to 601 in 2010, indicating a 10.96% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 20%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#32,202#37,125-15.29%
Count675601-10.96%
Proportion per 100k0.250.2-20%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bettin

Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Bettin surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides insightful data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Bettins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority identified as White in both years, although there was a small decline from 97.33% in 2000 to 96.34% in 2010. The number of Bettins identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, moving up from 0.89% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010, marking a growth of 142.70%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Bettins who identified as Black went from 0.89% in 2000 down to zero in 2010.

20002010Change
White97.33%96.34%-1.02%
Hispanic0.89%2.16%142.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0.89%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%