Explore the Family Name Ketterer
The meaning of Ketterer
German: 1. occupational name for a chain maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German keten(e) ‘chain’ (from Latin catena). 2. metronymic from Ketter, a pet form of the personal name Katharina (see Catherine).
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How common is the last name Ketterer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ketterer grew in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ketterer was ranked as the 12,767th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 11,938th spot, representing a growth rate of 6.49%. The total number of people with the Ketterer surname also increased during this period, from 2,218 in 2000 to 2,620 in 2010 — an increase of 18.12%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ketterer per 100,000 residents also rose from 0.82 to 0.89, marking an 8.54% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,767 | #11,938 | 6.49% |
| Count | 2,218 | 2,620 | 18.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.89 | 8.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketterer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the distribution of the Ketterer surname saw some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Ketterer surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.21% in 2000 to 93.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 131.15%, going from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased modestly, from 1.13% to 1.34%. There was also a surge in the number of Ketterers identifying as two or more races, which jumped from 0.72% to 1.07%. The proportions of Ketterers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.66% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.82% | 131.15% |
| Black | 1.13% | 1.34% | 18.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.07% | 48.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |