Explore the Family Name Kyzer
The meaning of Kyzer
Americanized form of Dutch Keyser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kyzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kyzer experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its rank decreasing by 3.73 percent. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,389th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 19,075th spot. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname grew modestly, from 1,388 individuals in 2000 to 1,427 in 2010, marking a 2.81 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease, falling by 5.88 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,389 | #19,075 | -3.73% |
| Count | 1,388 | 1,427 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyzer
Examining the ethnicity of those bearing the Kyzer surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting insight into their ethnic identity. The vast majority identify as White, comprising 97.05 percent of Kyzers in 2000 and 96.36 percent in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.71 percent. Identifying as Hispanic or Black was less common but showed slight increases: from 1.01 percent to 1.19 percent for Hispanic, and from 0.86 percent to 0.98 percent for Black. Meanwhile, identification as two or more races decreased by 16.83 percent, and there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.36% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.19% | 17.82% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0.98% | 13.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.84% | -16.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |