Explore the Family Name Crotzer
The meaning of Crotzer
Possibly an Americanized form of German Kratzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crotzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crotzer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,776th most common surname, but this dropped to the 52,736th spot in 2010, showing a decline of 8.12%. The total count of people with the Crotzer surname also decreased marginally by 3.2%, from 406 individuals in 2000 to 393 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Crotzers per 100,000 people fell by 13.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #52,736 | -8.12% |
| Count | 406 | 393 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crotzer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Crotzer, the majority identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, this group increased its proportion by 3.31%, reaching 91.86%. However, there were noticeable changes in other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose by 42.13% to reach 2.80% in 2010. The Hispanic Crotzer population also grew by 14.41%. On the other hand, the portion that identified as either American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant decline of 48.41%. The number of Crotzers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races was negligible, with these categories seeing no change during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.92% | 91.86% | 3.31% |
| Black | 1.97% | 2.8% | 42.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.54% | 14.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.45% | 1.78% | -48.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.45% | 0% | 0% |