Explore the Family Name Kettinger
The meaning of Kettinger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a place formerly named Kettingen, now Ihringen (Kaiserstuhl). 2. derivative of Middle High German kote ‘cottage’, hence a topographic name or an occupational name for a day laborer.
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How common is the last name Kettinger in the United States?
The surname Kettinger, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 83,226 - a decrease of approximately 30.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period; there were 293 individuals recorded with this surname in 2000, while only 226 were found in 2010, marking a decline of around 22.87%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #83,226 | -30.79% |
| Count | 293 | 226 | -22.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kettinger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kettinger identified as White, with an increase from 96.25% in 2000 to 96.90% in 2010. No individuals with the Kettinger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was, however, a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, although this figure decreased from 3.75% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.9% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 2.21% | -41.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |