Explore the Family Name Betzler
The meaning of Betzler
1. German: from Middle High German betzeler ‘young knight’ (Old French bachelier, Italian baccalare, which gave rise to baccalaureus). 2. South German: in some cases, a variant of Böckeler (see Boeckel). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Monika.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betzler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Betzler has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,529th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 43,285th spot, marking a change of -1.78%. The count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 480 to 499, a growth rate of roughly 3.96%. However, its proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by 5.56%, from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,285 | -1.78% |
| Count | 480 | 499 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betzler
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Betzler, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of those bearing the name identified as White; 97.08% in 2000 and 97.60% in 2010. This represents a modest increase of 0.54%. There was no representation from those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. While there were individuals who identified as Black in 2000 (1.25%), this number dropped to zero by 2010, indicating a 100% decrease. There were also no individuals who identified as two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 97.6% | 0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.25% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |