Explore the Family Name Kretz
The meaning of Kretz
German: 1. from the medieval personal name Crezzo. 2. from a short form of the personal name Pankratz.
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How common is the last name Kretz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kretz' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 21,265 in 2000, it dropped to 22,989 in 2010, marking an 8.11% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,149 in 2000 to 1,112 in 2010, indicating a 3.22% decline. The proportion of the 'Kretz' surname per 100k people also fell by 11.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,265 | #22,989 | -8.11% |
| Count | 1,149 | 1,112 | -3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretz
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the 'Kretz' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group consistently identifies as White, though there was a slight decrease from 94.87% in 2000 to 92.81% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.74% to 4.59% during the same period. The category of 'Two or More Races' also increased, from 0.87% to 1.08%. Notably, in 2010, some identified as Black, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 92.81% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 4.59% | 22.73% |
| Black | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.08% | 24.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |