Explore the Family Name Katzer
The meaning of Katzer
1. German (Silesia): nickname from Middle High German ketzer ‘heretic, free-thinker’. This surname is also found in Czechia. 2. German: perhaps from a medieval personal name, Cazo, which derives from the unexplained root kad-. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Kócor, Kócur, and Kocor: nickname from Lower Sorbian kócor, kócur, Upper Sorbian kocor ‘tom-cat’. See also Kocur. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Rainer, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Katzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Katzer saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Katzer was ranked as the 25,041st most popular surname in the United States with 930 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had fallen to the 26,492nd position and the count dropped marginally to 921, a decrease of almost 1 percent. Consequently, this led to a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #26,492 | -5.79% |
| Count | 930 | 921 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katzer
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some changes over the decade. The majority of individuals with the Katzer surname identified as White, with a minor increase from 95.81% in 2000 to 95.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by approximately 16%, from 2.58% to 2.17%. Interestingly, the category of Two or More Races saw a significant reduction, decreasing from 1.08% to 0.65%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a change, with a small number of Katzer's identifying within this ethnic identity in 2010, while there were none in 2000. Notably, no individuals with the Katzer surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.98% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.17% | -15.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.65% | -39.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |