Explore the Family Name Bitzer
The meaning of Bitzer
German: topographic name for someone living near an enclosure (see Bitz) or habitational name for someone from any of the places called Bitz (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) or Bütz(e).
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How common is the last name Bitzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bitzer has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 17,924 in 2000 to 22,144 in 2010, representing a decrease of 23.54%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 1,438 in 2000 to 1,167 in 2010, marking an 18.85% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of Bitzers per 100,000 people fell by 24.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,924 | #22,144 | -23.54% |
| Count | 1,438 | 1,167 | -18.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.4 | -24.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bitzer
The ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Bitzer, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some changes over the same decade. While the largest ethnic group associated with the surname remained White at 96.4% in 2010, down from 97.84% in 2000, other groups saw increases. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew marginally from 0.42% to 0.43%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races nearly doubled in proportion from 0.76% to 1.46%. The Hispanic proportion also grew significantly from 0.97% to 1.63%. No Bitzers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.4% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.63% | 68.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.46% | 92.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.43% | 2.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |