Explore the Family Name Erzen
The meaning of Erzen
Slovenian (Eržen): topographic name or metonymic occupational name from an old spelling of the adjective ržen, from rž ‘rye’. Compare Erschen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Erzen has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Erzen ranked 77,222 in popularity and was held by 231 individuals, equating to approximately 0.09 per every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 88,336 and was owned by 210 individuals, thereby representing about 0.07 per every 100,000 people. This translates to a fall in count by 9.09% and a drop in proportion per 100,000 individuals by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #88,336 | -14.39% |
| Count | 231 | 210 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erzen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Erzen is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.10% of those bearing the name identified as White, this decreased slightly to 95.24% in 2010. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this population between 2000 and 2010, growing to 3.33%. There were no recorded instances of associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.24% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| 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% |