Explore the Family Name Gettig
The meaning of Gettig
1. German: from a short form of a personal name derived from Middle High German gate ‘companion’. 2. Altered form of German Göttig, a variant of Getter 1.
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How common is the last name Gettig in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gettig ranked 64,572 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 66,371 in 2010, marking a minor decline of 2.79%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 288 to 298 during this decade, representing a modest growth rate of 3.47%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, shifting from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #66,371 | -2.79% |
| Count | 288 | 298 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gettig
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Gettig. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, 95.49%, identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 93.62% by 2010. The number of Gettigs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from zero to 1.68% over the same period. Those identifying with two or more races saw a growth of 10.29%, moving from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 93.62% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 2.68% | 10.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |