Explore the Family Name Rettie
The meaning of Rettie
Scottish: habitational name from Rettie in Boyndie (Banffshire). The placename may be from Scottish Gaelic rèidh ‘flat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rettie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rettie has been decreasing in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 111,119 in popularity and fell to 134,712 by 2010 – a decline of 21.23%. The total number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 147 in 2000 to 125 in 2010, marking a significant reduction of almost 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #134,712 | -21.23% |
| Count | 147 | 125 | -14.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rettie
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution for the surname Rettie remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname was those identifying as White, which increased slightly from 91.84% in 2000 to 93.60% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a noticeable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, dropping entirely from 5.44% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 93.6% | 1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 5.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |