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

Betties, 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 Betties surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Betties in America

Betties is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Betties surname appeared 180 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 Betties.

We can also compare 2010 data for Betties 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 Betties

The surname BETTIES is believed to have originated from England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "bete," meaning "beet," and "ieg," meaning "island" or "meadow." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a beet field or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1196, where a certain Henry de Beteye is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have originally been pronounced differently from its modern form.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where a John de Betteye is listed. This record provides further evidence of the name's early presence in England and its evolving spellings.

The Domesday Book, a remarkable survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname BETTIES. However, it does mention individuals with similar-sounding names, such as Betti and Bettus, indicating the potential existence of related names during that period.

Notable individuals who bore the surname BETTIES throughout history include:

1. William Betties (c. 1560 - 1639), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Bunwell in Norfolk.
2. John Betties (1685 - 1771), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand.
3. Elizabeth Betties (1738 - 1805), a renowned English writer and poet whose works often explored themes of nature and the human condition.
4. Robert Betties (1802 - 1875), a Scottish entrepreneur and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Glasgow.
5. Margaret Betties (1876 - 1948), a pioneering British suffragette and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and social reform.

While the surname BETTIES is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and evolution over centuries serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of English surnames and their deep connections to the landscapes and communities of the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Betties

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

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

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