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

Bettelyoun, 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 Bettelyoun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bettelyoun in America

Bettelyoun is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bettelyoun surname appeared 413 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 Bettelyoun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bettelyoun 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 Bettelyoun

The surname BETTELYOUN has its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to the region of Normandy in northern France. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "betayle," which meant a battle or military engagement. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who had distinguished themselves in combat or had been involved in a significant battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BETTELYOUN is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus Bettelyoun in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Sir Robert BETTELYOUN was a prominent figure in the court of King Edward I. He was known for his military exploits and played a significant role in the Welsh Wars of that era. Records from that time also mention a village called Bettelyoun in the county of Shropshire, which may have been named after an early bearer of the surname.

During the 14th century, the name BETTELYOUN appeared in various forms, such as Batailoun, Bataillon, and Batayliun, reflecting the changing spellings of the time. One notable individual from this period was John BETTELYOUN, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived from approximately 1320 to 1385.

In the 15th century, a man named William BETTELYOUN was a respected scholar and theologian at the University of Oxford. He was known for his writings on the philosophy of religion and was active in academic circles from around 1440 to 1495.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Sir Thomas BETTELYOUN, a military commander who fought alongside King Henry VIII during the Italian Wars of the early 16th century. He was born around 1480 and died in battle near Pavia in 1525.

Throughout its history, the surname BETTELYOUN has been associated with individuals who have made contributions in various fields, from military service and governance to academia and commerce. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Norman-French word "betayle," reflecting the martial heritage of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bettelyoun

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

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

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