Explore the Family Name Petzoldt
The meaning of Petzoldt
German: variant of Petzold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petzoldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petzoldt has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Petzoldt was ranked as the 44,895th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 45,026th position. This represents a small decline of 0.29%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased from 450 in 2000 to 476 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.78%. However, when viewed in proportion to the population (per 100,000), there was a minor decrease of 5.88% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #45,026 | -0.29% |
| Count | 450 | 476 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petzoldt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Petzoldt, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly White. In 2000, 97.78% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, and in 2010, this figure decreased slightly to 97.27%, indicating a minor change of -0.52%. Over the decade, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.78% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, showing a significant rise of 41.57%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 97.27% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.52% | 41.57% |
| 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% |