Explore the Family Name Garthe
The meaning of Garthe
1. German: habitational name from a place so named near Cloppenburg. 2. German: variant of Garth. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named, most likely derived from garta ‘to grunt’, referring to the sound of a stream or river. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Norvald.
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How common is the last name Garthe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garthe has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th most common surname and had approximately 292 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 68,547 and the count dropped to 287. This indicates a change of -7.42 percent in rank and -1.71 percent in the count of people with this surname in the U.S. The proportion per 100k also showed a reduction of -9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #68,547 | -7.42% |
| Count | 292 | 287 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garthe
When focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Garthe, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those carrying the Garthe surname identified as White. There was a minor decrease from 95.89 percent in 2000 to 95.47 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals with this surname identified as having two or more races, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in 2000, by 2010 there were some who identified as having two or more races. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped from 2.05 percent to zero during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.47% | -0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |