Explore the Family Name Kettner
The meaning of Kettner
1. South German: variant of Ketterer, an occupational name for a chain maker. 2. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in Germany named Ketten, or one in Bohemia near Liberec (Czech: Chotyně). 3. German: cognate of Köther, from an agent derivative of Middle High German kote ‘hut; day laborer’s cottage’ (see Koether, Koetter). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Helmut, Otto, Alfons, Detlef, Johann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kettner in the United States?
The surname Kettner has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 19,840th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to 19,628th. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 1,254 to 1,374 during this period, marking a growth rate of 9.57%. Consequently, the frequency of the surname Kettner per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010, a change of 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,840 | #19,628 | 1.07% |
| Count | 1,254 | 1,374 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kettner
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those with the Kettner surname identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, this dominance has slightly decreased from 98.41% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, the census data shows a notable increase in the percentage of Kettners identifying as Hispanic, from 0.48% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010, a substantial change of 141.67%. A small fraction of Kettners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas no individuals in these categories were recorded in 2000. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races rose to 1.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 96.72% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.48% | 1.16% | 141.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.36% | -10% |