Explore the Family Name Natter
The meaning of Natter
German: 1. from an ancient Germanic personal name based on an element cognate with Old High German (gi-)nāda or Old Saxon nadha ‘favor, grace’. 2. occupational name for a snake catcher, from Middle High German nāter ‘snake’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Wolfgang, Franz, Kurt, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Natter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Natter' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from a rank of 48,293 in 2000 to 54,055 in 2010, marking an 11.93% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 411 to 382 during this decade, a reduction by 7.06%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Natter per 100,000 population declined from 0.15 to 0.13, a change of -13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #54,055 | -11.93% |
| Count | 411 | 382 | -7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Natter
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with 'Natter', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with those identifying as white. In 2000, 94.16% of individuals with the surname identified as white, and this figure increased slightly to 96.07% in 2010. The next largest group, those identifying as black, saw a significant decrease from 2.19% to 1.31% over the decade. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic marginally increased from 1.22% to 1.31%. Notably, there were no individuals with the surname Natter identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero from 1.70% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 96.07% | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.31% | 7.38% |
| Black | 2.19% | 1.31% | -40.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |