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

Yetter, 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 Yetter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yetter in America

Yetter is the 10959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yetter surname appeared 2,903 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Yetter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yetter 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 Yetter

The surname Yetter is of German origin, first appearing in historical records during the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "jettere," which translates to "wanderer" or "nomad." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who traveled frequently or led a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Yetter name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, Germany. In this text, dated around 1350, a man named Henze Yetter is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Zerbst.

By the 16th century, the Yetter name had spread to various parts of Germany, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Johann Yetter (1486-1556), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another early figure associated with the Yetter name was Hans Yetter (1555-1611), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in various churches and museums across Germany.

In the 17th century, the Yetter surname made its way to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland and France. One notable bearer of this name was Jean-Baptiste Yetter (1639-1718), a Swiss mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the development of calculus.

As the Yetter family continued to spread across Europe, they also ventured into new occupations and fields. In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Yetter (1726-1798) was a prominent German architect and urban planner responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.

During the 19th century, the Yetter name gained recognition in the literary world with the works of German novelist and playwright Friedrich Yetter (1813-1887). His novels and plays explored themes of social commentary and the human condition.

It is worth noting that while the Yetter surname has maintained its Germanic roots, variations in spelling have emerged over time, such as Yetter, Jetter, and Yittir. Additionally, the name has been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds, further diversifying its cultural and geographical reach.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yetter

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

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 Yetter 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 Yetter 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 Yetter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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