Explore the Family Name Letbetter
The meaning of Letbetter
Altered form of English Ledbetter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Letbetter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Letbetter has seen a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,141 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dipped to 72,105, indicating a 14.2% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 296 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, which marks an 8.78% decline. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also reduced from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an 18.18% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #72,105 | -14.2% |
| Count | 296 | 270 | -8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Letbetter
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Letbetter reveals that the majority identify as either White or Black. In 2000, 56.76% of Letbetters identified as White, a figure that marginally decreased to 56.67% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black constituted 37.16% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 36.30% in 2010. A small percentage of Letbetters identified as Hispanic, with the figure rising slightly from 4.05% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Letbetter identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.76% | 56.67% | -0.16% |
| Black | 37.16% | 36.3% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 4.07% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |