Explore the Family Name Retterer
The meaning of Retterer
German: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with rād, rāt ‘advice, counsel’ (see Retter), or a variant of Reder 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Retterer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Retterer has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th, but by 2010, it had slipped to 93,125th place, representing a decrease of 45.94%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, falling from 292 to 197, a decline of 32.53%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Retterer per 100,000 residents also dropped by 36.36%, going from 0.11 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #93,125 | -45.94% |
| Count | 292 | 197 | -32.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Retterer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Retterer. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White slightly increased from 96.58% to 96.95%, a modest change of 0.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.95% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |