Explore the Family Name Janzer
The meaning of Janzer
North German: derivative of Janz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Janzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Janzer showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 77,222 to 78,040, which equates to a 1.06% decline. However, the count of people with this surname rose by around 6.06%, from 231 in 2000 to 245 in 2010. This led to a small decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, down by 11.11%, indicating that while the absolute numbers may have risen, the relative prevalence of the Janzer surname decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #78,040 | -1.06% |
| Count | 231 | 245 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Janzer
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Janzer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little change from 2000 to 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 95.67% in 2000 to 97.55% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 97.55% | 1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |