Explore the Family Name Fitzer
The meaning of Fitzer
1. German: occupational name for a weaver (of ornate patterns), from an agent derivative of Middle High German vitzen. 2. Americanized form of German Pfitzer. 3. English: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Fitzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fitzer saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fitzer ranked as the 28,049th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had fallen to the 30,946th position, indicating a decrease in popularity of 10.33 percent. In terms of actual count, there were approximately 804 individuals with the surname Fitzer in 2000, compared to 751 in 2010, representing a drop of 6.59 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 16.67 percent from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #30,946 | -10.33% |
| Count | 804 | 751 | -6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitzer
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Fitzer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with the surname were identified as White, showing an increase from 89.05 percent in 2000 to 91.61 percent in 2010. No individuals were recorded as being of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity during both census periods. However, the data showed a slight decrease in the number identifying as having two or more races from 3.48 percent in 2000 to 3.20 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 20.98 percent from 2.86 percent in 2000 to 2.26 percent in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by 44.60 percent from 3.61 percent in 2000 to 2.00 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.05% | 91.61% | 2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 3.48% | 3.2% | -8.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 2.26% | -20.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.61% | 2% | -44.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |