Explore the Family Name Vettel
The meaning of Vettel
German (Rhineland): variant of Vette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vettel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vettel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572 in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames, while in 2010, it dropped to rank 73,911 – a decrease of approximately 14.46%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 288 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, representing a decrease of around 9.03%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Vettel per 100k population decreased by about 18.18% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #73,911 | -14.46% |
| Count | 288 | 262 | -9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vettel
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Vettel, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.57% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.33% in 2010. The data reflects a very minimal representation of those identifying with two or more races in 2000 at 1.74%, but this figure dropped to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.33% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |