Explore the Family Name Tetter
The meaning of Tetter
Variant of Teter, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tetter in the United States?
The surname Tetter, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 51,233rd most popular, with 382 people carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 65,424, and the number of individuals with this surname decreased to 303, marking a change of -20.68%. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also declined from 0.14 to 0.1, showing a decline rate of approximately 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #65,424 | -27.7% |
| Count | 382 | 303 | -20.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tetter
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tetter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 68.85% to 59.08%, while those identifying as Black increased from 28.01% to 37.29%. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase, rising from 1.83% to 2.31%, marking a 26.23% growth. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Lastly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.31% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.85% | 59.08% | -14.19% |
| Black | 28.01% | 37.29% | 33.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.31% | 26.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |