Explore the Family Name Graefe
The meaning of Graefe
German (North Rhine-Westphalia; also Gräfe): variant of Graf 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Arno, Goetz, Horst, Johannes.
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How common is the last name Graefe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Graefe ranked 49,869 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 51,512 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.29%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 2.28% from 395 in 2000 to 404 in 2010. However, when examining the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of 6.67% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #51,512 | -3.29% |
| Count | 395 | 404 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graefe
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Graefe surname identified as White, accounting for 97.97% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.30% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising 40.11% from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. A small percentage (1.24%) of those with the Graefe surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no reported individuals with the Graefe surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 95.3% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.48% | 40.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |