Explore the Family Name Jetter
The meaning of Jetter
1. German: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German jëten ‘to weed’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Yetter. 2. In some cases possibly also English: variant of Geater. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Jetter in the United States?
The surname Jetter, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,367th most popular surname, whereas by 2010, its rank had dropped to 24,090. This represents an 18.28% decrease in ranking while the count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 13.85%, from 1,213 to 1,045. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname saw a decline of 22.22%, moving from 0.45 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #24,090 | -18.28% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,045 | -13.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.35 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jetter
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jetter showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 66.45% to 64.02%, while the percentage of Black individuals increased from 26.05% to 29.19%. The proportion of people of Hispanic ethnicity reduced by 15.40%, settling at 3.35%. Interestingly, there were small increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each accounting for less than 1% of the total. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races fell from 2.56% to 1.91%, indicating a change in the ethnic identity tied to the surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.45% | 64.02% | -3.66% |
| Black | 26.05% | 29.19% | 12.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 3.35% | -15.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 1.91% | -25.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |