Explore the Family Name Getsinger
The meaning of Getsinger
Americanized form of German Götzinger (see Goetzinger) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Getsinger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Getsinger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Getsinger was ranked 51,352nd in popularity with a count of 381 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 64,388th with only 309 people bearing the name, marking an 18.9% decrease in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion of Getsingers per 100,000 people also fell from 0.14 to 0.1, indicating a 28.57% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #64,388 | -25.39% |
| Count | 381 | 309 | -18.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Getsinger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Getsinger saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the majority of people with the Getsinger surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.11% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. The percentage of Getsingers identifying with two or more races saw a small increase over the decade, going from 1.84% to 1.94%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within the Getsinger surname made its first appearance in 2010 at 2.59%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.47% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.94% | 5.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |