Explore the Family Name Fettig
The meaning of Fettig
German: 1. in the north, a patronymic from Fette. 2. in the south, from Middle High German vetich ‘wing (of a bird)’. 3. variant of Fath 4. Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Benno, Helmut, Kurt, Wendelin.
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How common is the last name Fettig in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fettig has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 14,590 to 14,799, a change of -1.43%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 7.16% over the same period. The proportion of individuals named Fettig per 100k population also saw a minor decrease of -1.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,590 | #14,799 | -1.43% |
| Count | 1,871 | 2,005 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.68 | -1.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fettig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fettig, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, individuals identifying as White represented the highest percentage at 95.71%, a slight decrease from 96.63% in 2000. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were relatively low and only started appearing in the 2010 census. The Hispanic representation declined by 14.06%. Interestingly, the individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 66.67%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 68.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.71% | -0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 1.35% | 68.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.15% | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.1% | -14.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |