Explore the Family Name Trettin
The meaning of Trettin
German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Hermann, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Trettin in the United States?
The surname Trettin saw a slight increase in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,057th most popular name with 403 individuals bearing it across the country. By 2010, the name had climbed slightly to the 48,060th rank with 440 people sharing it, marking an increase of 9.18%. However, despite this growth, the proportion of the population with the Trettin surname remained steady at 0.15 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #48,060 | 2.03% |
| Count | 403 | 440 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trettin
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Trettin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase from 97.27% to 97.50% over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Significantly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. The percentage of Trettins identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.24% in 2000 to none in 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small segment (1.36%) of Trettins who reported belonging to two or more races, which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 97.5% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |