Explore the Family Name Batzel
The meaning of Batzel
South German (also Bätzel): from a diminutive of Batz (the coin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Batzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Batzel saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 37,266th place to 37,993rd. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased by 3.73 percent to 584 people in 2010 from 563 in 2000. Consequently, the proportion of those holding the Batzel surname per 100k population dropped by 4.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #37,993 | -1.95% |
| Count | 563 | 584 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batzel
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Batzel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 99.29 percent and 98.63 percent respectively. There was a minor decrease of 0.66 percent over the decade. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among the Batzels during these years. Instances of individuals identifying as two or more races were also not recorded in the census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.29% | 98.63% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |