Explore the Family Name Graebner
The meaning of Graebner
German (also Gräbner): variant of Graber. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Graebner in the United States?
The surname Graebner has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decades, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Graebner was ranked as the 59,293rd most common surname in America, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the 59,742nd position, a change of -0.76%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Graebner surname increased from 319 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.96%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,742 | -0.76% |
| Count | 319 | 338 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graebner
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the Graebner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with the Graebner surname identified as White, although there was a small reduction of 0.76% over the decade. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010, a substantial growth of 57.45%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable with no reported associations with the Graebner surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 96.75% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.96% | 57.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |