Explore the Family Name Gatzemeyer
The meaning of Gatzemeyer
German: variant of Katzenmeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gatzemeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gatzemeyer saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 68,569 to 72,332 - a change of -5.49%. The count of individuals with this surname marginally increased over the same period, from 268 to 269, reflecting a growth of about 0.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gatzemeyer per 100,000 dropped by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #72,332 | -5.49% |
| Count | 268 | 269 | 0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatzemeyer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Gatzemeyer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 97.01% to 97.77% over the respective decade. There was a noticeable decline in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 1.87% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, were reported for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.77% | 0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |