Explore the Family Name Betzold
The meaning of Betzold
German: 1. in southern areas, a variant of Betschold, itself a variant of Berthold. 2. in eastern areas, a variant of Petzold, from a vernacular form of the New Testament name Petrus (see Peter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Betzold in the United States?
Betzold is a surname that has seen a gradual rise in popularity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 38,395 and increased slightly in rank to 36,900 by 2010 — an overall growth of 3.89%. The count of people with the Betzold surname also grew from 542 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, indicating an 11.62% increase. The proportion of people named Betzold per 100k also rose by 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #36,900 | 3.89% |
| Count | 542 | 605 | 11.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Betzold
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Betzold is majorly White as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.86% of the population identified as White which slightly increased to 97.19% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic in 2000. However, by 2010, small percentages started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.83%) and Two or more races (1.16%). There was a decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.29% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.19% | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |