Explore the Family Name Betton
The meaning of Betton
English (Shropshire): habitational name from Betton in Shropshire, of uncertain origin but perhaps from Old English bece + tūn ‘the stream settlement’ or bēċe + tūn ‘beach-tree settlement’. Alternatively, a variant of Beaton or Beeton.
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How common is the last name Betton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Betton saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Betton was ranked 30,443 in terms of popularity, however, by 2010 it had climbed to the rank of 27,411, marking a nearly 10% rise in its standing. In addition, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 724 to 880 over the same period, indicating a 21.55% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Betton per 100,000 also showed an upward trend, increasing by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #27,411 | 9.96% |
| Count | 724 | 880 | 21.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betton
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Betton. The largest ethnicity group identifying with this surname is Black, accounting for 64.23% in 2000 and 62.16% in 2010, though there was a slight decrease over the decade. Individuals identifying as White made up the second largest group, growing slightly from 27.90% in 2000 to 28.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were noteworthy increases among those identifying as Hispanic (2.35% to 2.84%) and those reporting two or more races (4.42% to 5%). Interestingly, in the 2010 census, there were also new identifications for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.23% | 62.16% | -3.22% |
| White | 27.9% | 28.41% | 1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 4.42% | 5% | 13.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.84% | 20.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |