Explore the Family Name Ketler
The meaning of Ketler
German: variant of Kettler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ketler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ketler" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 to 2010. Ranked 56,687th in 2000, it fell to the 65,593rd position by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.71%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 337 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a drop of 10.39%. Consequently, the proportion of the US population with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.1, reflecting a 16.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #65,593 | -15.71% |
| Count | 337 | 302 | -10.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reflects some changes within the Ketler surname bearers. In 2000, an overwhelmingly majority identified as White (97.03%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.48%). However, by 2010 there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (94.04%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (2.98%). Notably, the decade also saw the emergence of individuals identifying as Black under the Ketler surname, which was not recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 94.04% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.98% | 101.35% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |