Explore the Family Name Fritzsche
The meaning of Fritzsche
German: variant of Fritsche. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Dieter, Hellmut, Otto, Ulrich, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Fritzsche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fritzsche saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fritzsche was ranked 31,592 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 32,485, marking a decrease of 2.83%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.31% during this period, going from 692 to 708. The proportion of people named Fritzsche per 100k also experienced a decrease of 7.69%, shifting from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #32,485 | -2.83% |
| Count | 692 | 708 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritzsche
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Fritzsche identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase of 0.79% over this time frame. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a small rise, from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. However, data for those identifying as part of two or more races shifted significantly, from 1.01% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. There were no changes recorded for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 97.74% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.69% | 6.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |