Explore the Family Name Kretschman
The meaning of Kretschman
Americanized form of German Kretschmann ‘innkeeper’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bodo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kretschman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kretschman saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th in terms of popularity and declined marginally to the 78,316th position in 2010, marking a change of -3.46%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kretschman surname increased by 2.95% during the same period, from 237 to 244. However, when viewed in proportion to the population (per 100k), there was an 11.11% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #78,316 | -3.46% |
| Count | 237 | 244 | 2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretschman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kretschman. The data from 2000 to 2010 indicates that the majority of those bearing the Kretschman name identified as White, although these proportions decreased slightly from 98.73% to 97.95%. During the same time frame, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Kretschman demographic, rising from 0% to 2.05%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.95% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 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% |