Explore the Family Name Betzer
The meaning of Betzer
German: variant of Betz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Betzer' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by its decline in ranking from 35,053 to 35,993. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Betzer name grew marginally from 609 to 623, marking a 2.3% increase. However, when considering its proportion out of every 100,000 people, there was an 8.7% decrease from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #35,993 | -2.68% |
| Count | 609 | 623 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betzer
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the surname 'Betzer' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease in this group from 96.06% to 95.18%. The second most common ethnic identity reported was 'Two or more races', which increased from 1.48% to 1.93%, a 30.41% change. Hispanic representation also saw growth of 19.59%, moving from 1.48% to 1.77%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, 0.80% identified as Black, a category that had been absent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.18% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.93% | 30.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.77% | 19.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |