Explore the Family Name Graichen
The meaning of Graichen
German: habitational name for someone from Graicha in Thuringia. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Graichen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Graichen witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 63,812th in 2000, it fell to 65,244th place in 2010, marking a -2.24% change. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Graichen surname increased by 4.11%, from 292 in 2000 to 304 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals named Graichen per 100,000 people declined by -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #65,244 | -2.24% |
| Count | 292 | 304 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graichen
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the Graichen surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or having two or more races. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a decrease from 97.60% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among Hispanic individuals in 2000, by 2010, 1.97% of those bearing the Graichen surname identified as Hispanic. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw an increase, accounting for 2.3% of those with the Graichen surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 94.41% | -3.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |