Explore the Family Name Getting
The meaning of Getting
1. Welsh: Anglicized form of Gethin. 2. Welsh: Anglicized form of the personal name Gutyn, a pet form of Gruffudd (see Griffith), mainly found in north Wales. 3. German: very rare variant of Gettig or Götting (see Goetting) and, in North America, also an altered form of the latter.
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How common is the last name Getting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Getting" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked at position 52,714 but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 63,873 - a change of -21.17 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also reduced from 369 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, representing a decline of 15.45 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise decreased by 21.43 percent, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #63,873 | -21.17% |
| Count | 369 | 312 | -15.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Getting
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname "Getting" identified as White. This ethnic identity saw a slight increase of 1.81 percent from 95.39 percent in 2000 to 97.12 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races in 2000, however, this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 97.12% | 1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |