Explore the Family Name Drath
The meaning of Drath
German: metonymic occupational name for a wire maker, from Middle High German drāt. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Drath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drath has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Drath was ranked 60,887 in terms of popularity among surnames and it fell to 66,553 in 2010, showing a decline of about 9.31 percent. The count or number of people with the surname also decreased from 309 to 297 in that period, a drop of 3.88 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Drath per 100,000 people in the United States dropped by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #66,553 | -9.31% |
| Count | 309 | 297 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drath
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Drath, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a clear majority within one group. The White ethnicity remains the dominant group associated with this surname, accounting for 96.44 percent in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.30 percent in 2010. The only other ethnic representation found in 2000 was those identifying as two or more races at 1.62 percent, however by 2010, this group's data was suppressed for privacy reasons. There were no changes or representations in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 96.3% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |