Explore the Family Name Gette
The meaning of Gette
German: variant of Gethe, unrounded form of Göde, see Goede 1.
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How common is the last name Gette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Gette" showed a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gette ranked at 78,035 out of all surnames and rose to 74,826 by 2010, marking an increase of 4.11 percent. The total count of individuals carrying this name also grew during this decade, with a rise from 228 to 258, representing a growth rate of 13.16 percent. This indicates that for every 100,000 people surveyed in the census, approximately 0.08 had this surname in 2000, and this figure increased to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #74,826 | 4.11% |
| Count | 228 | 258 | 13.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gette
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gette surname, we find that it is largely linked to the White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.79 percent of those with this surname identified as White, increasing to 91.86 percent by 2010. A small proportion of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, at 4.82 percent in 2000, which slightly decreased to 4.65 percent by 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.79% | 91.86% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 4.65% | -3.53% |
| 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% |