Explore the Family Name Netter
The meaning of Netter
1. English: occupational name for a net-maker, from Middle English netter ‘net-maker’. 2. English: occupational name for a cattle-herder, from Middle English nete-herd ‘cattle-herd’ (Old English nēat + hierde). 3. German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): variant of Nader. 4. German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Nette, for example in Lower Saxony and Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Netter in the United States?
The surname Netter has seen a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked the 21,848th most popular, but by 2010 it had moved up in rank to 20,985th place, marking a change of 3.95%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 1,109 individuals with the last name Netter in 2000, increasing to 1,254 in 2010, a growth of 13.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew slightly from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010, an increase of 4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,848 | #20,985 | 3.95% |
| Count | 1,109 | 1,254 | 13.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.43 | 4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Netter
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Netter identify as White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 53.83% to 52.79%, while those identifying as Black decreased from 42.83% to 41.47%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, marking a 108.73% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased, from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained negligible or zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.83% | 52.79% | -1.93% |
| Black | 42.83% | 41.47% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.63% | 108.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.47% | 52.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |