Explore the Family Name Beutler
The meaning of Beutler
German: occupational name for a bag maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German biutel ‘bag, purse’ (see Beutel). Compare Beidler. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Ernst, Gerhard, Guenter, Helmut, Kaethe, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Beutler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beutler witnessed a slight dip in its popularity ranking from 14,391 in 2000 to 14,558 in 2010, a decline of 1.16%. However, the count of individuals with this last name actually increased by 7.34% from 1,907 to 2,047 between these two decades. The proportion of Beutlers per 100k people also slightly decreased by 2.82%, indicating that while the Beutler family grew over this period, other surnames may have grown at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,391 | #14,558 | -1.16% |
| Count | 1,907 | 2,047 | 7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.69 | -2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beutler
The ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census suggests a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Beutler surname. In 2000, a vast majority (97.64%) identified as White and this number slightly decreased to 96.24% by 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising by 17.24% and 40% respectively. Individuals claiming two or more races also rose significantly, by 57.35%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.24% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.47% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.07% | 57.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.68% | 17.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |