Explore the Family Name Fetner
The meaning of Fetner
Altered form of German Fettner, Pfettner, an occupational name for a timber worker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German phate ‘beam, roof timber’ (see Fath).
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How common is the last name Fetner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fetner has seen quite a shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of Fetner dropped significantly from 32,652 in 2000 to 42,720 in 2010 which represents an decrease of nearly 31%. The total count of individuals bearing the Fetner surname also declined by about 24% from 663 in 2000 to just 507 in 2010. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people which fell by 32%, from 0.25 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #42,720 | -30.83% |
| Count | 663 | 507 | -23.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.17 | -32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fetner
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Fetner’s identified as White decreased slightly from 96.53% in 2000 to 93.89% in 2010, a change of -2.73%. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which rose from 1.36% to 3.35%, demonstrating a growth rate of 146.32%. Also, those identifying with two or more races grew from 0.90% to 1.97%, indicating a substantial increase of 118.89%. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories did not show any change over the decade for the Fetner surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 93.89% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.35% | 146.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.97% | 118.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |