Explore the Family Name Hetler
The meaning of Hetler
German: variant of Hettler. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hetler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hetler has decreased slightly over the decade. In 2000, Hetler ranked as the 70,052nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 78,567th place, a decrease of 12.16%. The total number of people carrying the Hetler surname also fell from 261 to 243, marking a decline of 6.9%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #78,567 | -12.16% |
| Count | 261 | 243 | -6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hetler
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Hetler identify as White. In 2000, 98.08% identified as such, although this dropped to 96.3% in 2010. The percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were listed at 0% for both years. There was no record of individuals with the Hetler surname identifying with two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.3% | -1.81% |
| 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% |