Explore the Family Name Hettinga
The meaning of Hettinga
West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Hette, a short form of any of the many ancient Germanic personal names composed with hadu ‘strife, fight, battle’ as the first element. Subsequently, a habitational name from a farmhouse so called. It is formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.
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How common is the last name Hettinga in the United States?
The surname Hettinga saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 57,705th in terms of frequency in 2000, it climbed up to the 55,962nd spot in 2010, representing an approximately 3.02% change. The count of people with this surname also increased during the same period, with 330 recorded instances in 2000 and 366 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 10.91%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.12, indicating that the overall distribution of the surname in the population didn't change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #55,962 | 3.02% |
| Count | 330 | 366 | 10.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hettinga
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Hettinga surname identified as White (92.73%), followed by smaller proportions identifying as Hispanic (3.64%) and those identifying with two or more races (2.12%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Hettingas identifying as White, dropping to 89.89%. Conversely, the percentage of Hispanics rose to 5.19%, indicating a sizeable 42.58% increase. Also, the survey marked for the first time, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander under the Hettinga surname, though no significant changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 89.89% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 5.19% | 42.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.91% | -9.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |