Explore the Family Name Ketchmark
The meaning of Ketchmark
Americanized form of German Kretzschmar (see Kretschmer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ketchmark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ketchmark has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 60,706 in 2000 to 69,170 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 13.94%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased from 310 to 284 during this period, a drop of about 8.39%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #69,170 | -13.94% |
| Count | 310 | 284 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketchmark
In terms of ethnic identity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Ketchmark surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. However, there has been a slight decrease in the proportion from 97.10% in 2000 to 93.31% in 2010. There is an observable increase in the Hispanic community, with the percentage rising from 2.26% to 5.99% over the same period. The other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant change, with proportions remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 93.31% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 5.99% | 165.04% |
| 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% |