Explore the Family Name Gruetzmacher
The meaning of Gruetzmacher
German (Grützmacher): occupational name for a producer (miller) of grits or groats, from a standardized form of Middle Low German grüt(te)maker. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Ewald, Friedrich, Fritz, Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Gruetzmacher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gruetzmacher has seen a slight decrease since 2000. In 2000, it ranked 35,153rd in popularity and held a count of 607, equating to a proportion of 0.23 per 100k population. By 2010, the rank had decreased to 36,630, while the count saw a minor increase to 610. This results in a slightly lower proportion of 0.21 per 100k population. The overall change in popularity showed a decline of 4.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,153 | #36,630 | -4.2% |
| Count | 607 | 610 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruetzmacher
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Gruetzmacher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 96.87% to 95.25%. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (0.82%) but this dropped to zero by 2010. The group identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 1.32% to 1.64%. The Hispanic designation emerged in 2010 with 1.31%, as did American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.82%. No individuals identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.25% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.64% | 24.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |