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

Betita, 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 Betita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Betita in America

Betita is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Betita surname appeared 140 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 Betita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Betita 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 Betita

The surname BETITA originates from Spain in the 16th century. It is believed to have roots in the Basque Country, specifically the town of Betita near Vitoria. The name likely derives from the Basque word "bete" meaning "full" or "complete."

In the early 1500s, records show the name appearing in various forms such as Betita, Bettita, and Betitta in the Basque region of northern Spain. One of the earliest recorded instances is in a land registry from 1523 listing a farmer named Juan de Betita from the village of Betita.

During the Spanish Inquisition, a notable figure with the surname was María Betita, a converso woman tried for heresy in 1568. Her trial records provide valuable insight into the persecution of conversos during that era.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the region, including a 1642 census listing several Betita families in the town of Vitoria. A prominent individual from this time was Pedro Betita, a merchant who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name Betita spread to different parts of the world. In the late 18th century, a soldier named Francisco Betita served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars, earning recognition for his bravery at the Battle of Bailén in 1808.

The 19th century saw the Betita name gain prominence in various fields. Miguel Betita, born in 1821, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Cristal. Additionally, Juana Betita, a celebrated writer and poet from Seville, published her first collection of works in 1875.

Throughout history, the Betita surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of Spain's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Betita

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

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 Betita 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 Betita 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 Betita was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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