Explore the Family Name Hunzeker
The meaning of Hunzeker
Americanized form of Swiss German Hunziker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hunzeker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hunzeker has shown modest growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,380th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 46,404th position, marking a 4.08% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 410 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, an increase of 11.95%. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of those named Hunzeker increased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, reflecting a 6.67% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #46,404 | 4.08% |
| Count | 410 | 459 | 11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunzeker
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Hunzeker identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.07% of Hunzeker's identified as white, although this figure decreased slightly to 93.68% by 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic within the same period, rising from 1.71% to 3.92%, a significant jump of 129.24%. A small percentage (1.31%) of individuals reported having two or more races in 2010, a category that didn't register any data in 2000. The census did not record any individuals with the Hunzeker surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 93.68% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.92% | 129.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |