Explore the Family Name Hizer
The meaning of Hizer
Americanized form of German Heiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hizer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Hizer' has seen a considerable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hizer was ranked as the 41,793rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 40,082nd spot, marking a 4.09% change in rank. The number of people with the Hizer name also increased from 490 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, representing an 11.63% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight raise from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, indicating a 5.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #40,082 | 4.09% |
| Count | 490 | 547 | 11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hizer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hizer' has also seen some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.84% of those with the Hizer surname identified as White, which decreased by 4.45% to 87.75% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stagnant with a marginal decrease of 0.54%. However, there was a significant rise in people reporting two or more races, increasing from 1.63% in 2000 to 4.20% in 2010, a change of 157.67%. The 2010 data also shows that 1.10% identified as Hispanic, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.84% | 87.75% | -4.45% |
| Black | 5.51% | 5.48% | -0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 4.2% | 157.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |