Explore the Family Name Genzer
The meaning of Genzer
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Gencaŕ: occupational name from a vernacular form of Lower Sorbian gerncaŕ ‘potter’. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish gendzer ‘goose dealer’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Gennady, Maks. Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Genzer in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Genzer was ranked 55,124th in 2000 and 55,841st in 2010, demonstrating a slight decrease in popularity by 1.3%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 349 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.16%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #55,841 | -1.3% |
| Count | 349 | 367 | 5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genzer
Turning to Ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Genzer surname identify as White, with a near static percentage of 94.56% in 2000 and 94.55% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 13.94%, rising from 2.87% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010. Individuals of two or more ethnicities decreased by 20.93%, going from 1.72% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifiable as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 94.55% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 3.27% | 13.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.36% | -20.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |