Explore the Family Name Denzer
The meaning of Denzer
German: occupational name for a professional acrobat or entertainer, a variant of Tanzer.
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How common is the last name Denzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Denzer has seen some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,800 in popularity and had a count of 1,180, accounting for 0.44 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, it dropped in rank to 22,733 with a count of 1,127, making up 0.38 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -9.29 in rank and -4.49 in count, showing that the surname's popularity decreased slightly within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,800 | #22,733 | -9.29% |
| Count | 1,180 | 1,127 | -4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.38 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denzer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the name Denzer. As of 2000, the majority of those with the Denzer surname were identified as White (94.24%), followed by Hispanic (2.80%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.68%), Black (0.76%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.42%). By 2010, there was a slight shift, with 93.17% identifying as White, 3.73% Hispanic, 1.33% of two or more races, and 0.71% Asian/Pacific Islander. During this period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races, while those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native appears to have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 93.17% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.73% | 33.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.33% | 20.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.71% | 4.41% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |