Explore the Family Name Pelczar
The meaning of Pelczar
Polish: from German Pelzer ‘furrier’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Mariusz, Stanislaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pelczar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pelczar saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,077th and by 2010, it dropped to a ranking of 54,296, which is a change of -4.26%. However, the count of individuals with the Pelczar surname marginally increased from 375 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -7.14%, shifting from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #54,296 | -4.26% |
| Count | 375 | 380 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelczar
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Pelczar surname. In 2000, most individuals with this surname identified as White (97.87%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.33%). By 2010, there was a slight shift in ethnicity. While still predominantly White, the percentage decreased to 94.47%. The Hispanic representation slightly increased to 1.84%, indicating a 38.35% change. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races emerged at 2.89% in 2010. There were no changes among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 94.47% | -3.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.84% | 38.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |