Explore the Family Name Gettemy
The meaning of Gettemy
Altered form of Irish McGettigan. History: William McGettigan or Gettemy (1751–1836) came from Donegal in Ireland to America and fought in the American Revolution.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gettemy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gettemy has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Gettemy ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, with a total count of 259 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 76,533 and the count declined to 251, marking a change of -8.6 in ranking and -3.09 in count. The proportion of people named Gettemy per 100,000 also fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #76,533 | -8.6% |
| Count | 259 | 251 | -3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gettemy
The Gettemy surname's ethnic identity has also seen changes based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.37% of those with the Gettemy surname identified as White, while 1.93% identified as Hispanic. There were no records of people identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2010, the proportion identifying as White increased slightly to 96.02%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped to 0. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.39% of those with the Gettemy surname identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 96.02% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |