Explore the Family Name Cornatzer
The meaning of Cornatzer
Americanized form of German Knörzer (see Knoerzer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cornatzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Cornatzer' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 61,855 but slid to 68,770 by 2010, marking an 11.18% drop. The census also recorded a decline in the count of individuals with this surname, from 303 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, indicating a -5.61% change. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by -9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #68,770 | -11.18% |
| Count | 303 | 286 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cornatzer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Cornatzer' has also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, though there was a 7.72% decrease from 94.72% to 87.41%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years. Those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease of -1.52%, from 4.62% to 4.55%. Interestingly, new groups surfaced in 2010, with 1.75% identifying as Hispanic and 5.24% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where there had been none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 87.41% | -7.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 5.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 4.55% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |