Explore the Family Name Fitterer
The meaning of Fitterer
Americanized form of German Fütterer, an occupational name for a feed merchant or for a groom (of horses), from Middle High German vüeterære.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fitterer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Fitterer" increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,166 in prevalence but rose to 27,002 by 2010, marking a change of 4.13%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an increase from 800 in 2000 to 898 in 2010, a growth of 12.25%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #27,002 | 4.13% |
| Count | 800 | 898 | 12.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitterer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fitterer" changed slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 97.38% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group showed notable growth, increasing from 0.88% to 2.12%, a rise of about 140.91%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity in either year. Additionally, in 2010, there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation at 0.78%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.75% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.21% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2.12% | 140.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |