Explore the Family Name Setser
The meaning of Setser
Probably an altered form of German Setzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Setser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Setser slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,783rd, dropping to 14,943rd in 2010, a decrease of just over 1%. Despite this slip, the count of individuals with the Setser surname increased by about 7.49%, from 1,842 in 2000 to 1,980 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally by 1.47% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,783 | #14,943 | -1.08% |
| Count | 1,842 | 1,980 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Setser
Regarding ethnicity, the vast majority of individuals with the Setser surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This number decreased slightly by 0.93% from 96.09% in 2000 to 95.20% in 2010. The next largest group, those identifying as two or more ethnicities, saw a decrease of 12.43% from 1.85% to 1.62%. A significant increase of 95.92% was observed within the Hispanic population from 0.98% to 1.92%. Among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a small increase of 3.70% was reported, from 0.54% to 0.56%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.25% and 0.45% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.2% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.92% | 95.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.62% | -12.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.56% | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |