Explore the Family Name Jetton
The meaning of Jetton
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jetton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jetton has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,912th in terms of commonality amongst surnames and slipped to rank 14,695 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.63%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Jetton surname grew marginally by 1.66%, from 1,990 in 2000 to 2,023 in 2010. However, when compared to the total population, the proportion of people with the surname Jetton per 100,000 decreased by 6.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,912 | #14,695 | -5.63% |
| Count | 1,990 | 2,023 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.69 | -6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jetton
In terms of ethnicity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts observed within the Jetton surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, where representation grew remarkably from 0.50% to 1.93%. The "Two or more races" category also saw an increase of 83.47%. The group identified as White remained the majority but experienced a minor decline from 84.77% to 82.25%. The Hispanic representation decreased by 22.75%, while Black representation increased slightly from 10.60% to 11.07%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed an increase of 11.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.77% | 82.25% | -2.97% |
| Black | 10.6% | 11.07% | 4.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.22% | 83.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.93% | 286% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 1.63% | -22.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0.89% | 11.25% |