Explore the Family Name Vetters
The meaning of Vetters
German: from the possessive form of Vetter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vetters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vetters decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vetters ranked 75,466 in popularity with a count of 238 bearers of the name representing 0.09 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 100,302 with a count of only 180 individuals, representing a decrease in proportion per 100k to 0.06. This represents a decrease in both rank and count of approximately one-third over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #100,302 | -32.91% |
| Count | 238 | 180 | -24.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vetters
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Vetters identified as White. In 2000, 99.58% of Vetters identified this way, but the figure slightly decreased to 98.33% in 2010. The data had no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 98.33% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |