Explore the Family Name Fette
The meaning of Fette
German: 1. variant of Fett or Fath. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with frid ‘peace’ like Friedrich for example.
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How common is the last name Fette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Fette' saw a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Fette' ranked 31,658th with a count of 690, which is approximately 0.26 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 35,537th with a count of 633 or around 0.21 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 12.25% in rank and 8.26% in count, yielding an overall reduction of 19.23% in its proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #35,537 | -12.25% |
| Count | 690 | 633 | -8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fette
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Fette' also changed according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White represented the largest group at 97.39%, followed distantly by Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic at 1.45% and 0.87%, respectively. No one identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. By 2010, those identifying as White decreased slightly to 95.10%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly to 2.53%. Furthermore, individuals identifying as two or more races emerged at 1.42% while the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped to zero. There was still no representation from Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 95.1% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.53% | 190.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |