Explore the Family Name Ketring
The meaning of Ketring
Americanized form of German Kettering.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ketring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ketring" saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 52077 to 54864, marking a decrease of 5.35%. However, the count of people with the Ketring surname remained steady at 375 during both years. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100k people also experienced a drop from 0.14 to 0.13, a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #54,864 | -5.35% |
| Count | 375 | 375 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketring
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals carrying the Ketring surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.53% to 93.60%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.87% to 2.40%, marking a growth of 28.34%. Those identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2010 census with a 2.93% presence, whereas they were not represented in the 2000 data. No changes were recorded for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 93.6% | -3.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.4% | 28.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |