Explore the Family Name Gettel
The meaning of Gettel
Americanized form of German Göttel (see Goettel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gettel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gettel has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Gettel was ranked 36,463rd in popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 40,144th, representing a decrease of about 10.1 percent. The number of individuals with the Gettel surname also decreased during this period, falling from 579 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, signifying a drop of approximately 5.7 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gettel per 100,000 U.S. residents fell by about 9.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #40,144 | -10.1% |
| Count | 579 | 546 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gettel
In terms of ethnic identity, most people with the Gettel surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.45 percent of Gettels were White, a figure that decreased slightly to 96.89 percent by 2010. There was a small increase in the percentage of Gettels who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.04 percent in 2000 to 1.10 percent in 2010. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 1.28 percent of Gettels in 2010. No Gettels identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 96.89% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.1% | 5.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |