Explore the Family Name Girtman
The meaning of Girtman
Americanized form of Swiss German Gartmann.
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How common is the last name Girtman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Girtman has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Girtman was ranked as the 38,263rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 43,438th position, marking a decline of 13.52%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped during this period, from 544 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, representing an 8.64% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 15.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #43,438 | -13.52% |
| Count | 544 | 497 | -8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girtman
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Girtman surname identified as White, comprising 62.13% in 2000 and 59.76% in 2010, a slight decrease of 3.81%. Notably, those identifying as Black represented the second largest group, growing by 11.92% from 32.72% in 2000 to 36.62% in 2010. While there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Alaskan Native representation in the 2010 figures, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 20.30% to 1.61%. Notably, for the first time in 2010, a small percentage (1.61%) of the individuals with the Girtman surname identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.13% | 59.76% | -3.81% |
| Black | 32.72% | 36.62% | 11.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.61% | -20.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |