Explore the Family Name Gittemeier
The meaning of Gittemeier
Probably from North German Gietemeier: occupational name for a farmer who grew a type of grain (cow wheat, Orthisis), from Middle Low German gīt, or a distinguishing name from a short form of the medieval personal name Aegidius (see Giles 1) + meier (see Meyer).
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How common is the last name Gittemeier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gittemeier showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 74,164th in popularity, with 243 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 74,141st, with a total of 261 individuals bearing this surname. This represented an increase in popularity of approximately 7.41%, though the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #74,141 | 0.03% |
| Count | 243 | 261 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gittemeier
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Gittemeier surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, about 97.94% identified as White; by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 96.55%. A small percentage of the Gittemeier surname bearers identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 96.55% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.68% | 30.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |