Explore the Family Name Butzer
The meaning of Butzer
German: 1. nickname for a physically small person, from South German Butz ‘stump, stub’ or from Middle High German butze ‘poltergeist’. 2. nickname for a bully, from an agent derivative of Middle High German butzen ‘to push’. 3. (Bützer): variant of Bitzer.
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How common is the last name Butzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Butzer held a rank of 39,756 in popularity in 2000, and slightly moved to 40,672 by 2010, marking a minor decrease of 2.3%. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 520 to 537 during this decade, an increase of 3.27%. However, the proportion per 100k people declined by 5.26%, indicating that while more people had this surname, it became less common relative to the growth of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #40,672 | -2.3% |
| Count | 520 | 537 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Butzer surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.15% in 2000 to 96.28% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity associated with the surname, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 0.93% in 2010. The representation of Butzer among those identifying with two or more races decreased by 35.26% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the Butzer surname among Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.28% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.12% | -35.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |