Explore the Family Name Betzel
The meaning of Betzel
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Betz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Betzel has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th, but fell to 95,545th by 2010, marking a sharp decrease of nearly 30%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 245 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, indicating a 22% decline. Consequently, the proportion of Betzels per 100,000 people in the population reduced by around 33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #95,545 | -29.71% |
| Count | 245 | 191 | -22.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betzel
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Betzel, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that this surname is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 98% of those with the Betzel surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to approximately 95% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 95.29% | -2.73% |
| 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% |