Explore the Family Name Fettinger
The meaning of Fettinger
German: 1. variant of Fath. 2. patronymic from Fette 2.
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How common is the last name Fettinger in the United States?
The surname Fettinger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Fettinger surname was ranked 66,073 and had dropped to 74,375 by 2010, indicating a decline of 12.56%. The same period saw a decrease in the count of individuals with this surname from 280 to 260, marking a 7.14% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people carrying the Fettinger name per 100,000 also decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #74,375 | -12.56% |
| Count | 280 | 260 | -7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fettinger
With regards to ethnic identity, the Fettinger surname predominantly belongs to individuals who identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there has been a slight reduction in this proportion from 95.71% in 2000 to 93.46% in 2010. The census data does not indicate any Fettinger identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. An increase is noted among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.21% in 2000 to 5.38% in 2010. No change was observed for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.46% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 5.38% | 67.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |