Explore the Family Name Fetting
The meaning of Fetting
North German: 1. patronymic from Fett. 2. variant of Fettig 2. 3. metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German vetinc, vetinge ‘light carriage, bassinet, Spring wagon’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Hans, Johann, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Fetting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fetting has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 45,829th and by 2010, it had dropped to 51,281st, reflecting an 11.9 percent decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 439 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, a drop of 7.52 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Fetting surname per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5 percent from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #51,281 | -11.9% |
| Count | 439 | 406 | -7.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fetting
Regarding ethnicity, the census data revealed that most individuals with the Fetting surname identify as White, with percentages rising from 96.58 in 2000 to 98.28 in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small percentage (1.14) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure was absent in the 2010 Census. It's important to note that these statistics are based on the Decennial U.S. Census which helps track changes in ethnic identity over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 98.28% | 1.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |