Find out how popular the last name Betar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Betar.

Betar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Betar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Betar in America

Betar is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Betar surname appeared 209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Betar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Betar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Betar

The surname Betar is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "betar," which means "to pitch" or "to coat," suggesting its potential link to occupations involving pitch or tar-related work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Betar surname appears in the 13th-century Catalan manuscript "Llibre de Repartiment de València," which documented the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors of Valencia after its reconquest from the Moors in 1238. This record mentions individuals with variations of the name, such as Betar and Betart.

In the 14th century, the Betar surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, particularly in documents related to trade and commerce in the Mediterranean region. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been involved in maritime activities or the exportation of goods, possibly including pitch or tar-related products.

One notable figure bearing the Betar surname was Guillem Betar, a merchant from Barcelona who lived in the late 15th century. Historical records indicate that he established trade routes between the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean, contributing to the flourishing commercial activities of that era.

In the 16th century, the Betar surname spread beyond the Iberian Peninsula as a result of Spanish exploration and colonization. Juan Betar, born in 1522 in Seville, was one of the early Spanish settlers in the Americas, arriving in Mexico in the mid-1500s and later participating in the conquest of Guatemala.

Another prominent individual with the Betar surname was Pedro Betar, a military officer who fought in the Spanish Army during the 17th century. He distinguished himself in the Thirty Years' War and was granted lands and titles in recognition of his valor and service to the Spanish Crown.

As the centuries progressed, the Betar surname continued to be present in various regions of Spain, with some individuals achieving notable positions in society. For instance, Francisca Betar, born in 1712 in Valencia, was a renowned scholar and educator who contributed to the advancement of education for women during the Age of Enlightenment.

While the name Betar has been predominantly associated with Spain and its historical territories, it has also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, carrying with it the rich heritage and legacy of its Spanish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Betar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Betar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Betar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Betar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Betar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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