Explore the Family Name Hetzer
The meaning of Hetzer
German: occupational name for a hunter with hounds, Middle High German hetzer.
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How common is the last name Hetzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hetzer saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,406 in terms of prevalence, but it dropped to 25,136 in 2010, marking a change of -2.99%. Despite the lower ranking, the census shows an increase in the number of people with the Hetzer surname, growing from 961 to 987 individuals during this decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 8.33%, from 0.36 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #25,136 | -2.99% |
| Count | 961 | 987 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hetzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes in the distribution among individuals with the Hetzer surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.73% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.82% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, increasing from 1.46% to 2.23%, and those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.46% to 2.13%. Additionally, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, these figures had changed to 0.81% and 0%, respectively. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 93.82% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.23% | 52.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.13% | 45.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |