Explore the Family Name Tschetter
The meaning of Tschetter
German (Liechtenstein): unexplained. This name was once also common in Russia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tschetter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tschetter ranked 21,295th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 22,592nd in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.09%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decline, moving from 1,147 in 2000 to 1,137 in 2010, which represents a dip of 0.87%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Tschetter surname fell by 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,295 | #22,592 | -6.09% |
| Count | 1,147 | 1,137 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tschetter
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the Tschetter surname identified as White, accounting for 97.56% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 97.45% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with 1.57% in 2000 decreasing to 1.50% in 2010. In both years, there were no recorded Tschetters who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races. Some Tschetters identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this representation was completely absent by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 97.45% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.5% | -4.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |