Explore the Family Name Gettings
The meaning of Gettings
1. Irish, Scottish, and Welsh: variant of Getting with English genitival or excrescent -s, or a possible variant of Gitton (from Anglo-Norman French guidon ‘military or guild banner’). 2. Irish: possibly also a shortened Anglicized form of Mag Eiteagáin, see McGettigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gettings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gettings' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 20,676th in 2000, it fell to 20,843rd by 2010, reflecting a drop of 0.81 percent. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 1,189 to 1,266 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 6.48 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #20,843 | -0.81% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,266 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gettings
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes over the decade. While the majority of those with the 'Gettings' surname identify as White (92.26 percent in 2010), this proportion has slightly decreased since 2000 when 93.94 percent identified as such. The percentage identifying as Black rose modestly from 3.87 percent to 4.11 percent. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity and those identifying as two or more races also saw increases; the former rose by 45.93 percent to 1.97 percent in 2010, and the latter more than doubled to reach 1.11 percent. There were no recorded persons of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the 'Gettings' surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 92.26% | -1.79% |
| Black | 3.87% | 4.11% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.97% | 45.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.11% | 122% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |