Explore the Family Name Batzer
The meaning of Batzer
German: Swabian nickname for a braggart, from an agent derivative of bätzen ‘to boast or show off’. Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Batzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Batzer has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 54,020 in 2000, it dropped to 57,234 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.95%. The count of people carrying this surname also slightly fell from 358 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, a drop of 0.56%. The proportional representation of the Batzer surname per 100k residents also decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #57,234 | -5.95% |
| Count | 358 | 356 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batzer
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Batzer identify as White. This made up 96.93% of individuals with this last name in 2000, which slightly decreased to 96.35% by 2010. There were no significant changes in ethnic identity for those with the Batzer surname during these years; no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth noting that all this information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.35% | -0.6% |
| 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% |