Explore the Family Name Petters
The meaning of Petters
North German: patronymic from the personal name Petter. Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Petters has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 46839 in 2000 to 56588 in 2010, marking a drop of 20.81%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced by 15.46% from 427 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 25.00%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #56,588 | -20.81% |
| Count | 427 | 361 | -15.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petters
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petters, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts recorded between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Petters identified as White slightly declined by 1.20%, from 83.84% in 2000 to 82.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 18.52%, moving from 3.51% in 2000 to 4.16% in 2010. However, the proportions of Petters identifying as Black decreased significantly by 18.68%, from 11.24% in 2000 to 9.14% in 2010. In 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.94%) who identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Petters surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.84% | 82.83% | -1.2% |
| Black | 11.24% | 9.14% | -18.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 4.16% | 18.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |