Explore the Family Name Netzer
The meaning of Netzer
1. South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a fisherman who used nets, from Middle High German netz ‘net’ + the agent suffix -er. 2. Eastern and northern German: habitational name for someone from Netz, Netze, or Netzen in northern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried, Erwin, Heinz, Helmut, Kurt. Jewish Aharon, Emanuel, Giora, Malca, Shula.
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How common is the last name Netzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Netzer in the United States showed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Netzer ranked 26,469, while by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 27,164, marking a -2.63% change. However, the count of individuals bearing the Netzer surname increased modestly from 867 in 2000 to 891 in 2010, signifying a 2.77% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #27,164 | -2.63% |
| Count | 867 | 891 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Netzer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Netzer. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 96.77%, but this percentage had decreased to 93.94% by 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor increase from 1.04% to 1.12%, the most significant changes were observed in the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Although starting from low bases, these groups saw increases of 126.92% and 95.65% respectively. Notably, no individuals with the Netzer surname identified themselves as belonging to two or more races or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 93.94% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.36% | 126.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 1.35% | 95.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.12% | 7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |