Explore the Family Name Betzen
The meaning of Betzen
German: habitational name from Betzen in North Rhine-Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Betzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Betzen' was ranked 61,207th in popularity in the United States in 2000 and dropped to 65,782nd in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.47%. The count also slightly declined from 307 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a drop of approximately 1.95%. This indicates that the proportion of individuals with the Betzen surname per 100,000 population decreased by 9.09% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #65,782 | -7.47% |
| Count | 307 | 301 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betzen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the 'Betzen' surname were predominantly identified as White, accounting for 99.02% of all Betzens in 2000 and dropping slightly to 97.01% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among people with this surname increased to 2.99% in 2010 from zero in 2000. No individuals with the surname Betzen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there was no record of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 97.01% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |