Explore the Family Name Kretchman
The meaning of Kretchman
Americanized form of German Kretschmann, a partly Germanized form of Kretschmar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kretchman in the United States?
The surname Kretchman, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kretchman ranked 62,775 in popularity and was carried by approximately 298 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 69,392 with the count decreasing slightly to 283 people bearing the surname. This represents a decline of 10.54% in rank and a 5.03% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #69,392 | -10.54% |
| Count | 298 | 283 | -5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretchman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kretchman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly held by individuals identifying as White, though there has been a slight decrease from 96.98% in 2000 to 93.64% in 2010. The data also shows an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.35% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. Notably, some individuals holding the Kretchman surname began identifying with two or more races in 2010, a category which was not represented in the 2000 census data. No Kretchmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.64% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.18% | 35.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |