Explore the Family Name Guettler
The meaning of Guettler
South German (Güttler): status name for the holder of a small farm, from Middle High German güetelin ‘small holding’, ultimately from guot ‘property’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Franz.
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How common is the last name Guettler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guettler has moderately increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 46,944th most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 44,423rd most common, reflecting a growth rate of 5.37%. The number of individuals carrying the Guettler surname also grew from 426 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, an increase of 13.62%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Guettler per 100k remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #44,423 | 5.37% |
| Count | 426 | 484 | 13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guettler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Guettler also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Guettlers identify as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 98.12% in 2000 to 96.90% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Guettlers identifying as having two or more races increased by nearly 59%, rising from 1.17% to 1.86%. However, no Guettlers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 96.9% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.86% | 58.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |