Explore the Family Name Gritzmacher
The meaning of Gritzmacher
Altered form of South German Grützmacher (see Gruetzmacher). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Gritzmacher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gritzmacher has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,191st most common, with approximately 365 bearers nationwide. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 57,101, with around 357 individuals identified by this name. This represents a fall of roughly 7.35% in ranking and a minor count decrease of 2.19%. The proportion of people with the Gritzmacher surname per 100k also saw a drop, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #57,101 | -7.35% |
| Count | 365 | 357 | -2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gritzmacher
The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that ethnicity associated with the Gritzmacher surname is predominantly white. In 2000, 95.34% of Gritzmachers were reported as white, which slightly decreased to 94.68% in 2010, indicating a marginal change of -0.69%. The only other ethnic identity reported for this surname was "Two or more races," which accounted for 2.74% in 2000 and fell to 2.24% in 2010, down by 18.25%. There were no individuals with the Gritzmacher surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 94.68% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 2.24% | -18.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |