Explore the Family Name Kretzschmar
The meaning of Kretzschmar
German: variant of Kretschmar. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Wolfgang, Arno, Florian, Gunther, Hanns, Hans, Heinrich, Johann, Otto, Uli.
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How common is the last name Kretzschmar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kretzschmar saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,169th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had moved to 32,031st place, marking a growth of 3.43%. The number of individuals with this surname grew from 650 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, representing a 10.77% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #32,031 | 3.43% |
| Count | 650 | 720 | 10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kretzschmar
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kretzschmar surname identify themselves as White. In 2000, 95.69% of Kretzschmars identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 93.89% in 2010. The ethnicity tables also indicate a small proportion identifying as Hispanic or of two or more ethnicities. The Hispanic population within this surname group saw the most significant growth, with a 39.64% increase from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, some Kretzschmars began identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 93.89% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.36% | 39.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.81% | -2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |