Explore the Family Name Pelzer
The meaning of Pelzer
German: occupational name for a furrier, from an agent derivative Middle High German bellez ‘fur’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Manfred, Frieda, Hannelore, Helmut, Hermann, Inge, Irmgard, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Pelzer in the United States?
The surname Pelzer has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,407 in popularity with a count of 2,083 individuals bearing this surname, representing a proportion of 0.77 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 13,845 even though the count of individuals increased marginally to 2,183, thereby lowering the proportion to 0.74 per 100,000 people. This represents a -3.27% change in rank and a 4.8% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,407 | #13,845 | -3.27% |
| Count | 2,083 | 2,183 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.74 | -3.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Pelzer surname was most commonly associated with White and Black ethnic identities according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of people identified as White decreased from 54.97% to 50.76%, a change of -7.66%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased slightly from 42.25% to 45.44%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw significant increases, with changes of 58.62% and 77.23% respectively. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up by 19.79%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, saw a decrease of -22.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.97% | 50.76% | -7.66% |
| Black | 42.25% | 45.44% | 7.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.79% | 77.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.15% | 19.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.46% | 58.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.41% | -22.64% |