Explore the Family Name Blitzer
The meaning of Blitzer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Blitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blitzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blitzer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blitzer was ranked as the 49,249th most popular surname and declined to the 53,204th spot in 2010, marking an 8.03% drop. The number of individuals carrying the Blitzer surname also dipped from 401 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, representing a 2.99% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of Blitzers per 100,000 people also fell from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, reflecting a 13.33% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #53,204 | -8.03% |
| Count | 401 | 389 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blitzer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Blitzer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although their proportion dropped slightly from 97.01% to 95.12%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010, witnessing a 41.50% rise. There were no recorded individuals with the Blitzer surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. It should be noted that any suppressed data is due to privacy considerations and does not indicate the absence of particular ethnic identities among those with the Blitzer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.12% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.83% | 41.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |