Explore the Family Name Etten
The meaning of Etten
1. Dutch (mainly Van Etten): habitational name for someone from Etten in North Brabant. 2. North German: variant of Eden 4.
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How common is the last name Etten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Etten saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Etten was ranked 56,246 in terms of popularity and this ranking slipped down to 56,588 by 2010, indicating a change of -0.61. However, the number of individuals with the surname Etten did increase from 340 to 361 in the same period, marking an increase of 6.18. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.13 to 0.12, representing a decrease of -7.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,588 | -0.61% |
| Count | 340 | 361 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Etten
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Etten surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, with a percentage increasing slightly from 97.35 in 2000 to 98.06 in 2010. No significant changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both years. Notably, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname Etten dropped from 1.47 in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 98.06% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |