Explore the Family Name Kitzinger
The meaning of Kitzinger
German and Jewish (from Germany): habitational name for someone from a place in Franconia named Kitzingen, from the personal name Chitzo. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Kitzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kitzinger" has seen a significant decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kitzinger ranked 69,428 overall, but by 2010, its ranking had plummeted to 153,769, indicating a downward shift of 121.48%. Similarly, the number of people bearing this surname dropped from 264 in 2000 to just 106 in 2010, showing a decrease of nearly 60%. The proportion of Kitzingers per 100,000 people also fell by 60% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #153,769 | -121.48% |
| Count | 264 | 106 | -59.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.04 | -60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kitzinger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Kitzinger" identify as White. In 2000, 98.11% of Kitzingers identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 96.23% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Kitzingers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's worth noting that there was no data available for those identifying as two or more races, which may suggest that the information was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.23% | -1.92% |
| 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% |