Explore the Family Name Keyzer
The meaning of Keyzer
Dutch (also De Keyzer): variant of Keyser. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Pieter, Willem, Corniel, Laurens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keyzer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keyzer had a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 74,675, but by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 90,495, which amounts to a drop of 21.19%. Furthermore, the number of people carrying this name decreased as well, going from 241 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of 22.22%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #90,495 | -21.19% |
| Count | 241 | 204 | -15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keyzer
The ethnic identity for the surname Keyzer is primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.76% of all Keyzers were identified as White, while by 2010 this figure saw a slight decrease to 97.06%. However, over this decade, the Keyzer surname started being associated with the Hispanic ethnicity, which was at 0% in 2000 but grew to 2.94% in 2010. There was no change within other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native which remained at 0% through both decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 97.06% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |