Explore the Family Name Girten
The meaning of Girten
German: variant of Gerten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Girten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Girten saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Girten ranked at 31,924 among all surnames but dropped to 40,144 by 2010, reflecting a significant 25.75% decrease. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Girten surname fell from 683 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, a drop of 20.06%. The proportion of the population with this surname also declined by 24%, going from 0.25 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.19 per 100,000 people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #40,144 | -25.75% |
| Count | 683 | 546 | -20.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girten
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Girten surname is most commonly associated with White ethnicity, increasing slightly from 88.73% in 2000 to 89.56% in 2010. The second most common ethnic association is Black, although it decreased slightly from 5.42% in 2000 to 5.31% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased, from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander substantially decreased, from 0.73% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with two or more ethnicities also decreased from 1.90% to 1.10% over the decade, while the representation of Hispanic ethnicity slightly rose from 1.02% to 1.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.73% | 89.56% | 0.94% |
| Black | 5.42% | 5.31% | -2.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.2% | 2.93% | 33.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.1% | -42.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.1% | 7.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0% | -100% |