Explore the Family Name Krotzer
The meaning of Krotzer
German: 1. derivative of Krotz. 2. variant of Kratzer.
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How common is the last name Krotzer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krotzer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krotzer ranked 34,554 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell to 36,477 - a change of -5.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 620 in 2000 to 613 in 2010, marking a -1.13% change. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also dropped by -8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,477 | -5.57% |
| Count | 620 | 613 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krotzer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krotzer has seen minor changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest portion of individuals with this surname identify as White, although that percentage decreased slightly from 95.32% in 2000 to 94.13% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or More Races saw an increase from 0.97% to 1.31%. A new demographic appeared in the 2010 census with 0.98% identifying as Black. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic increased marginally from 2.74% to 2.77%, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.13% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 2.77% | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.31% | 35.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |