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

Betzler, 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 Betzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Betzler in America

Betzler is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Betzler surname appeared 499 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 Betzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Betzler 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 Betzler

The surname Betzler is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany and Switzerland. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic word "betteln," which means "to beg." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to a beggar or someone associated with begging.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Betzler can be traced back to the 16th century in various German and Swiss records. Variations of the spelling include Betzler, Betzeler, and Betzler. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Betzler, a merchant born in Bern, Switzerland, in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the Betzler name appeared in several historical documents, including the baptismal records of the St. Michael's Church in Freiburg, Germany. In 1623, a Johann Betzler was recorded as a resident of the town of Hausen, located in the Black Forest region of Germany.

During the 18th century, the Betzler family had established itself in various parts of Germany and Switzerland. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Friedrich Betzler, a prominent theologian and author born in Württemberg, Germany, in 1734, and Hans Georg Betzler, a respected clockmaker from Basel, Switzerland, born in 1765.

In the 19th century, the Betzler name continued to appear in German and Swiss records, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Carl Betzler, a German-born engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Suez Canal in Egypt in the 1860s.

Other notable Betzlers throughout history include Wilhelm Betzler, a German artist and lithographer active in the late 19th century, and Maximilian Betzler, a Swiss politician and member of the National Council of Switzerland, who served from 1925 to 1943.

While the surname Betzler is not among the most common surnames, it has a long and rich history, with its roots firmly planted in the German-speaking regions of Europe. The name's association with begging in its early origins suggests a compelling story of perseverance and resilience among those who bore this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Betzler

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

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

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