Explore the Family Name Ketner
The meaning of Ketner
German: variant of Kettner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ketner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ketner" has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ketner was ranked 15,110th in terms of frequency but climbed to 11,578th by 2010, a surge of approximately 23.38 percent. Similarly, the total count of individuals bearing the name rose from 1,791 to 2,715, marking an impressive growth of 51.59 percent. The proportion of people named Ketner per 100,000 also grew by 39.39 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,110 | #11,578 | 23.38% |
| Count | 1,791 | 2,715 | 51.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.92 | 39.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketner
The ethnic identity associated with the Ketner surname has also seen some changes over time, as outlined by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (94.07% in 2010, down from 96.59% in 2000), there were notable increases in other ethnicities. Hispanic representation among the Ketners saw a dramatic increase of 351.11 percent over the decade, while the Black community also experienced a rise, up 242.86 percent from 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander representation doubled, and those identifying with two or more races also slightly increased. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease of about 21.31 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.07% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.45% | 2.03% | 351.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.88% | 5.03% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0.96% | 242.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.59% | 110.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.48% | -21.31% |