Explore the Family Name Panzer
The meaning of Panzer
1. German: metonymic occupational name for an armorer, from Middle High German panzier ‘mailcoat’ (Old French pancier ‘armor for the stomach, body armor’, from Late Latin). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Panzer ‘armor’ (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Hans, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Panzer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Panzer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Panzer was ranked as the 16,549th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, however, it had slipped to the 17,896th spot, marking an 8.14% decline. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,598 in 2000 to 1,562 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.25%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Panzer surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. fell by 10.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,549 | #17,896 | -8.14% |
| Count | 1,598 | 1,562 | -2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.53 | -10.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Panzer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages at 96.75% and 96.09%, respectively. However, there was a significant increase (97.53%) in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities over this decade. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander within this surname group decreased by 34.78%. Additionally, there was a minor rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.09% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.6% | 97.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.34% | 7.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.45% | -34.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |