Explore the Family Name Peltzer
The meaning of Peltzer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pelzer. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Christl, Erwin, Kurt, Reinhold, Udo.
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How common is the last name Peltzer in the United States?
The surname Peltzer, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this name was ranked 35,916 but dropped to a rank of 51,176 by 2010, resulting in a change of -42.49 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 591 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, marking a decrease of -31.13 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Peltzer per 100,000 population also fell by -36.36 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #51,176 | -42.49% |
| Count | 591 | 407 | -31.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.14 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peltzer
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some changes over the same decade. It shows that the majority of the Peltzers identified as White, though the percentage slightly dropped from 93.91 in 2000 to 91.65 in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Peltzer population grew by 45.14 percent, whereas those identifying as Two or more races declined by 27.43 percent. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but these categories saw a small increase to 1.23 percent each in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islanders remained suppressed for privacy. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 91.65% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.18% | 45.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.72% | -27.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |