Explore the Family Name Kretschmann
The meaning of Kretschmann
German: altered form of Kretschmer ‘innkeeper’.
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How common is the last name Kretschmann in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kretschmann experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 86,341 in popularity with 201 people bearing the name. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 97,210 and the count decreased to 187 individuals. This equates to a decline of 12.59% in rank and a 6.97% decrease in the count of people with the Kretschmann surname. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #97,210 | -12.59% |
| Count | 201 | 187 | -6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretschmann
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kretschmann surname identify as White. In 2000, 99% identified as White which decreased slightly to 95.72% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0% for both years. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.67% of those with the Kretschmann surname identified as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 95.72% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 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% |