Explore the Family Name Gretzinger
The meaning of Gretzinger
South German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): variant of Grötzinger (see Groetzinger). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gretzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gretzinger saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gretzinger ranked 43,157 most popular name in the United States and fell to 44,270th place by 2010, reflecting a change of -2.58%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Gretzinger grew from 472 to 486 during the same period, marking an increase of 2.97%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly from 0.17 to 0.16, a change of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #44,270 | -2.58% |
| Count | 472 | 486 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gretzinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gretzinger identify as White, with the percentage increasing from 96.4% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010. During this decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.12% to 1.65%, a change of -22.17%. No individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2000 and remained at zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 97.12% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.65% | -22.17% |
| 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% |