Explore the Family Name Kettell
The meaning of Kettell
1. English (mainly Buckinghamshire): variant of Kettle. 2. Altered form of German Kettel.
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How common is the last name Kettell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kettell saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank slipped from 45,078 to 45,959, indicating a drop in popularity by 1.95%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kettell surname increased marginally from 448 to 464 during this same period, representing a growth of 3.57%. The proportion of population per 100k with the Kettell surname also dropped by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #45,959 | -1.95% |
| Count | 448 | 464 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kettell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a notable shift within the Kettell surname bearers over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White constituted 98.88% of the Kettell surname holders, but this figure decreased by 3.88% to 95.04% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of diversity within the Kettell families as some started to identify as having two or more races or as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, even though these ethnic identities were not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 95.04% | -3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |