Explore the Family Name Hunziker
The meaning of Hunziker
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from either of the places called Hunzikon and Huntziken in Switzerland. Compare Hunsaker, Hunsicker, Hunsucker, Hunzeker, and Unzicker. History: This is the original form of the name of a Swiss Mennonite and Amish family, among the Mennonites and Amish in the US established in the form Hunsicker and its variants. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Fritz, Hanspeter, Markus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hunziker in the United States?
The surname Hunziker saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Hunziker was ranked 16,260th most popular, but slipped by 3.11% to the 16,765th spot in 2010. However, the number of individuals with the Hunziker surname increased by 4.35% during this period, rising from 1,633 to 1,704. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of 4.92%, down from 0.61 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,260 | #16,765 | -3.11% |
| Count | 1,633 | 1,704 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunziker
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hunziker, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of Hunzikers identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.84% in 2000 to 92.66% in 2010. The number of Hunzikers identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, more than doubling from 1.16% to 2.64%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an uptick from 1.78% to 2.70%. Meanwhile, new identifications emerged in 2010, with 0.41% identifying as Black and 0.59% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Hunzikers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 0.98% to 1.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 92.66% | -3.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.7% | 51.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.64% | 127.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1% | 2.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |