Explore the Family Name Goetting
The meaning of Goetting
German (Götting): 1. habitational name from any of several places in northern Germany named Göttingen, or from Götting in Bavaria. 2. patronymic from the personal name Goette, Gotte (see Gott 1). Compare Getting. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Goetting in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Goetting had a slight dip in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 46,839 to 48,530, marking a 3.61% decrease. However, it's worth noting that the count of individuals with the Goetting surname saw a small increase, with the number rising from 427 in 2000 to 435 in 2010 — a growth of 1.87%. Although this growth occurred, the proportion per 100,000 people observed a minor decrease of 6.25%, dropping from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #48,530 | -3.61% |
| Count | 427 | 435 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goetting
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. While the majority of individuals with the surname Goetting identified as White in both 2000 (97.19%) and 2010 (94.94%), there was a slight decrease of 2.32% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic was negligible in 2000 but saw a rise to 1.38% each in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase of 30.50% in those identifying with two or more races, climbing from 1.41% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. The data for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or remained at zero through both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 94.94% | -2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.84% | 30.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |