Explore the Family Name Belzer
The meaning of Belzer
1. German: occupational name for a furrier, from an agent derivative of Middle High German bel(lī)z ‘fur, pelt’ (see Beltz). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Belz in Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Belzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Belzer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,019th most common surname and dropped to the 24,339th position by 2010, showing a change of -5.73%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased minutely from 1,037 in 2000 to 1,030 in 2010, marking a -0.68% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by -7.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,019 | #24,339 | -5.73% |
| Count | 1,037 | 1,030 | -0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belzer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals minor shifts within the decade. Individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent bearing the Belzer surname decreased slightly from 0.96% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.87% to 1.84%. The largest group, those of White ethnicity, showed a marginal decrease from 93.83% to 93.01%, while Hispanic bearers of the surname increased marginally from 2.70% to 2.72%. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname fell by -14.71%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a minimal increase of 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 93.01% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.72% | 0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.84% | 111.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.97% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.87% | -9.37% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0.58% | -14.71% |