Explore the Family Name Rettmann
The meaning of Rettmann
German: variant of Rethmann (see Rethman).
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How common is the last name Rettmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rettmann has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 89,549th in terms of popularity with 192 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 85,049 with an increase of 5.03 percent. The total count of people named Rettmann also increased by 14.58 percent from 192 in 2000 to 220 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the name Rettmann per 100k remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #85,049 | 5.03% |
| Count | 192 | 220 | 14.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rettmann
In examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rettmann, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly carried by those identifying as White. In 2000, this group made up 98.96 percent of individuals with the surname, and by 2010, this figure rose marginally to 100 percent. Over the same period, there were no recorded instances of the Rettmann surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, nor among those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 100% | 1.05% |
| 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% |