Explore the Family Name Rettinger
The meaning of Rettinger
German: habitational name for someone from Retting or Rettingen in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Nikolaus, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Rettinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rettinger has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,425 in prevalence but slipped to 36,525 by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.27%. This drop in rank was mirrored by a 4.97% reduction in count, with 644 instances of the surname in 2000 falling to 612 by 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #36,525 | -9.27% |
| Count | 644 | 612 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rettinger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rettinger saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion dropped slightly from 98.60% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races with this surname in 2000, by 2010 these categories both accounted for 0.98% of the total. The Hispanic community also began to represent this surname, accounting for 2.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, no representation was noted among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 95.26% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |