Explore the Family Name Kretschmar
The meaning of Kretschmar
German: occupational name for an innkeeper. The word is of Slavic origin; compare Czech krcmar ‘village innkeeper’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kretschmar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Kretschmar' has seen a slight increase in terms of popularity in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 54,643 with a count of 353, which increased to 376 by the year 2010. However, despite this increase, its rank slipped to 54,752 and the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.13, indicating that its overall popularity remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #54,752 | -0.2% |
| Count | 353 | 376 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretschmar
Examining the data from the Decennial U.S. Census about the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kretschmar', it is evident that it is largely associated with White ethnicity, although there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 97.45% to 94.95%, we see new representation from Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, each comprising 1.33% of those with the Kretschmar surname. Additionally, around 1.60% identified as belonging to two or more races. There was no representation from Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 94.95% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |