Explore the Family Name Etzler
The meaning of Etzler
German: habitational name for someone from Etzel, a place in northwestern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gunther, Otto, Reinhard, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Etzler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Etzler in the United States decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,163rd in popularity, but by 2010 the ranking had dropped to 26,949th, a change of -3.0%. However, the total number of people with this surname increased from 879 to 900 during the same period, marking a growth rate of 2.39%. The proportion of the population with the surname Etzler per 100,000 people decreased by -6.06%, from 0.33 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #26,949 | -3% |
| Count | 879 | 900 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Etzler
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Etzler, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the vast majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for 97.11% in 2010, down just slightly from 97.84% in 2000. The Hispanic representation marginally decreased from 1.82% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.56% of individuals with the surname Etzler. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 97.11% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.78% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |