Find out how popular the last name Gettig is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gettig.

Gettig, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gettig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gettig in America

Gettig is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gettig surname appeared 298 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gettig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gettig to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gettig

The surname GETTIG is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "gettigen," which means "to master" or "to conquer." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a skilled warrior or leader.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GETTIG can be found in the town records of Braunschweig, Germany, dating back to the late 16th century. The name was spelled "Gettich" at the time, and it was used to refer to a family that lived in the town.

In the 17th century, the name GETTIG appeared in various church records throughout Germany. For example, the baptism of Johannes GETTIG was recorded in the parish of Schöningen in 1652. Additionally, the marriage of Heinrich GETTIG and Anna Maria Schneider was documented in the town of Helmstedt in 1681.

During the 18th century, the name GETTIG began to spread to other parts of Europe. In 1732, a man named Peter GETTIG was born in the village of Neukirchen, Austria. He later became a respected farmer and landowner in the region.

One notable figure with the surname GETTIG was Johann Friedrich GETTIG, who was born in 1768 in the town of Eisleben, Germany. He was a prominent philosopher and theologian, known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy. Johann Friedrich GETTIG passed away in 1826.

Another individual of note was Karl GETTIG, born in 1812 in the city of Dresden, Germany. He was a renowned artist and painter, best known for his landscapes and portraits. Karl GETTIG's works were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe during the 19th century, and he is considered one of the most influential German painters of his time.

In the early 20th century, the name GETTIG was found in various parts of Germany and Austria. For instance, a man named Wilhelm GETTIG was born in 1901 in the town of Darmstadt, Germany. He later became a successful businessman and philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes in his community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gettig

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gettig.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gettig was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gettig has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gettig was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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