Explore the Family Name Bettle
The meaning of Bettle
English (Bedfordshire): 1. nickname from Middle English betel ‘mallet’ (Anglian Old English bētel, West Saxon bītel, bȳtel), perhaps denoting a maker or user of a beetle (a kind of mallet used for driving in wedges, ramming down paving stones, etc.). 2. in some cases perhaps a nickname from Middle English bitel ‘sharp’.
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How common is the last name Bettle in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bettle decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 106,477 in 2000 to 130,610 in 2010, a decline of 22.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by 16.13%, dropping from 155 in 2000 to 130 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people declined as well, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, which is a decrease of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #130,610 | -22.66% |
| Count | 155 | 130 | -16.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bettle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bettle, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Bettle surname identify as White. This group saw a minor decrease of 0.79% between 2000 and 2010, going from 88.39% to 87.69%. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group, though their representation also fell from 9.68% in 2000 to 6.92% in 2010, marking a decrease of 28.51%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.39% | 87.69% | -0.79% |
| Black | 9.68% | 6.92% | -28.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |