Explore the Family Name Graeber
The meaning of Graeber
German (also Gräber): see Graber 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Helmut, Hermann, Ralf, Ulrich, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Graeber in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the popularity of the surname Graeber, the ranking has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010, moving from 19,355 to 20,183—a decrease of 4.28%. However, the total number of people with this surname increased by 2.01% during the same period, growing from 1,295 to 1,321. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k fell by 6.25%, from 0.48 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,355 | #20,183 | -4.28% |
| Count | 1,295 | 1,321 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graeber
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the ethnic identity of individuals with the Graeber surname shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White saw a slight decrease, dropping by 2.29% from 94.36% to 92.20%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 25.51%—from 2.47% to 3.10%. Similarly, the Black population increased by 8.44%, from 1.54% to 1.67%. Interestingly, there were also individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where none had done so in 2000. Lastly, those reporting two or more races increased by 130.43%, moving from 0.69% to 1.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 92.2% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.1% | 25.51% |
| Black | 1.54% | 1.67% | 8.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.59% | 130.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |