Explore the Family Name Gittler
The meaning of Gittler
Jewish (Ashkenazic): metronymic from the female personal name Gitl, a pet form of Gute.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gittler in the United States?
The surname Gittler, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 89,895 in popularity with a count of 191, representing a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.07. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 101,247, and the count had also decreased to 178, reflecting a proportion per 100k of 0.06. Therefore, between 2000 and 2010, the popularity of the surname Gittler declined by 12.63% in rank and by 6.81% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #101,247 | -12.63% |
| Count | 191 | 178 | -6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gittler
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Gittler surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, this demographic comprised 97.38% of all Gittlers and by 2010, it decreased slightly to 96.63%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races were not recorded for either year. The change in the White demographic was minor, with a decrease of 0.77% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.63% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |