Explore the Family Name Getter
The meaning of Getter
1. German: variant of Götter (see Goetter) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Getter is rare in Germany. 2. Possibly, if pronounced with a ‘soft’ g, also a variant of English Geater. Compare Jetter.
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How common is the last name Getter in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Getter saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Getter ranked as the 21,958th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to the 24,404th position. This is a decrease of approximately 11.14%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1,101 in 2000 to 1,026 in 2010, marking a decline of 6.81%. The proportion of people named Getter per 100,000 also saw a reduction of 14.63% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,958 | #24,404 | -11.14% |
| Count | 1,101 | 1,026 | -6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Getter
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Getter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the highest proportion of individuals identifying as White and Black retained this surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 74.66% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 73.98% in 2010, whereas those identifying as Black remained relatively stable with a slight increase from 22.07% in 2000 to 22.22% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, marking a 68.79% increase. Meanwhile, the proportions of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible. Lastly, those reporting two or more races decreased from 0.82% to 0.78% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.66% | 73.98% | -0.91% |
| Black | 22.07% | 22.22% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.92% | 68.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.78% | -4.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |