Explore the Family Name Dhuyvetter
The meaning of Dhuyvetter
Flemish: occupational name from Middle Dutch hudevettere ‘tanner’, a compound agent noun from huid ‘skin’ + vetten ‘to grease’, with fused definite article d(e) ‘the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dhuyvetter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dhuyvetter saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dhuyvetter was ranked as the 104,257th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 114,424th spot, representing a change of -9.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 159 in 2000 to 153 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 3.77%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Dhuyvetter per 100k population fell by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #114,424 | -9.75% |
| Count | 159 | 153 | -3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dhuyvetter
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Dhuyvetter identified as White, with percentages of 99.37 and 99.35 in 2000 and 2010 respectively. The remaining ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were all reported as 0.00 in both census years. This suggests a very minimal change in the ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Dhuyvetter over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.37% | 99.35% | -0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |