Explore the Family Name Kettering
The meaning of Kettering
1. German: variant of Kettenring, a habitational name from a not yet located place in Rhineland named so, or, alternatively, a cognate of Kettermann (see Ketterman). The surname Kettering is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Catron, Cattron, Ketring, and Ketron. 2. English: habitational name from Kettering in Northamptonshire. The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Cytra + the Old English group-name suffix -ingas. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kettering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kettering's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,343rd most common surname in the United States, while in 2010, it dropped to rank 21,184th. This change indicates a drop of approximately 4.13%. However, the census also indicates that more people bore this surname in 2010 (1,239 individuals) than in 2000 (1,215 individuals), representing a modest growth rate of about 1.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,343 | #21,184 | -4.13% |
| Count | 1,215 | 1,239 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kettering
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kettering showed some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the Kettering surname identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 95.06% in 2000 to 93.54% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased slightly from 0.66% to 0.81%, whereas those reporting two or more races decreased from 2.14% to 1.61%. There were no reported changes in those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 93.54% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.71% | 104.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.61% | -24.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.81% | 22.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |