Explore the Family Name Kretschmer
The meaning of Kretschmer
German: occupational name for an innkeeper, Middle High German kretschmar. The word is of Slavic origin; compare Czech krčmář. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Gerhard, Hans, Horst, Achim, Erna, Gerda, Gerhart, Guenter, Kurt, Matthias, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kretschmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kretschmer shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. The census rank of this surname fell from 23037 in 2000 to 23691 in 2010, marking a 2.84% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 3.19%, going up from 1036 in 2000 to 1069 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the data shows a decrease of -5.26%, moving from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,037 | #23,691 | -2.84% |
| Count | 1,036 | 1,069 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretschmer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints an interesting picture for the surname Kretschmer. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.24%) but this figure saw a slight decrease to 95.32% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 17.78%, reaching a proportion of 3.18% in 2010. There were also small proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010 that were not present in the 2000 data. Similarly, a small percentage identified with two or more races, though this decreased from 0.58% in 2000 to 0.56% in 2010. No American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname were reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.32% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.18% | 17.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.56% | -3.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |