Explore the Family Name Petzel
The meaning of Petzel
German: from a pet form of Petz. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Friedrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petzel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 52,289 in 2000 to 60,636 in 2010, a 15.96% decrease. Simultaneously, the count also declined from 373 to 332, marking a decline of nearly 11%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #60,636 | -15.96% |
| Count | 373 | 332 | -10.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Petzel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage did see a slight decrease from 97.59% in 2000 to 96.39% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics among Petzels marginally increased by 12.23%, going from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. During these years, there were no reported instances of Petzels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.39% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.11% | 12.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |