Explore the Family Name Grittner
The meaning of Grittner
German: 1. (Silesia): occupational name for a grist miller, from Middle Low German grutte ‘grits, coarsely ground flour’. 2. metronymic from the female personal name Grite, Grete, from Margaretha (see Margaret). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Grittner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grittner has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 80,812 in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 85,049 in 2010, representing a negative 5.24% change. However, the count of people bearing this surname marginally increased from 218 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.92%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 12.5% from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #85,049 | -5.24% |
| Count | 218 | 220 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grittner
When it comes to ethnic identity tied to the surname Grittner, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority are white. In 2000, approximately 98.62% of individuals with this surname were white, but this figure decreased by 3.67% to 95.00% in 2010. The census data from 2010 also shows a new development, with 2.73% identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 data. The share of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 95% | -3.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| 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% |