Explore the Family Name Retterath
The meaning of Retterath
German: habitational name from a place so named near Koblenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Retterath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Retterath saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Retterath ranked 57,406 in popularity but jumped to 53,538 by 2010, a change of 6.74 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 332 to 386, marking a 16.27 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Retterath per 100,000 increased by 8.33 percent during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #53,538 | 6.74% |
| Count | 332 | 386 | 16.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Retterath
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people carrying the Retterath name identify as White, with 98.19 percent in 2000 decreasing slightly to 97.67 percent in 2010. During this decade, there was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native. However, a small shift towards more diverse ethnic identity emerged as the proportion of people identifying as two or more races grew to 1.30 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 97.67% | -0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |