Explore the Family Name Gettle
The meaning of Gettle
Altered form of German Gettel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gettle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gettle has experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Gettle was ranked the 30,352nd most popular surname, while by 2010 it had fallen to the 38,640th spot. This represents a drop of 27.31%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname has also dropped from 727 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, marking a decrease of 21.32%. The proportion of Gettles per 100k people also fell by 29.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #38,640 | -27.31% |
| Count | 727 | 572 | -21.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.19 | -29.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gettle
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Gettle surname identify as White, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 95.6% in 2000 to 94.06% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease from 1.65% to 1.22%, while those identifying with two or more races increased their share from 1.1% to 1.57%. The most significant increase in ethnic representation within the Gettle surname occurred within the Hispanic community, which rose from 1.1% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.06% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.45% | 122.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.57% | 42.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 1.22% | -26.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |