Explore the Family Name Texter
The meaning of Texter
Dutch and German: variant of Textor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Texter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Texter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,374 in popularity with a total of 561 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 38,948 even though the count of individuals carrying the surname rose slightly to 566. This represents a decline in popularity rank by 4.21%, but an increase in the count by 0.89%. The proportion of people with the surname Texter per 100,000 also decreased by 9.52% to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #38,948 | -4.21% |
| Count | 561 | 566 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Texter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Texter identify as White, with a percentage of 96.26 in 2000 rising slightly to 96.47 in 2010. The proportion identifying as Two or more races saw a significant decline from 2.32% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. Notably, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion identifying as Black was negligible in 2000 but increased to 0.88% in 2010. Please note that some data may be suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.47% | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 1.59% | -31.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |