Explore the Family Name Graetz
The meaning of Graetz
1. German (also Grätz): see Gratz. 2. Germanized form (Grätz) of Sorbian Grac and Polish Gracz ‘player, gambler’ (see Gratz 4). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Graetz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Graetz has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,575th in popularity with a total count of 419 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to rank 47,429 with a count of 447 individuals, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 6.68%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25% over the same period, indicating that while the number of people carrying the Graetz surname grew, its relative prevalence among all surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #47,429 | 0.31% |
| Count | 419 | 447 | 6.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graetz
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Graetz, as informed by the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.90% of individuals with the Graetz surname identified as White and this figure slightly decreased to 95.53% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races also dropped from 1.43% to 1.34% during the same time span. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Graetz surname identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 this group made up 2.01% of the Graetz population. No significant changes were noted for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.53% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.34% | -6.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |