Explore the Family Name Pitzen
The meaning of Pitzen
German: variant of Pitz 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pitzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pitzen saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,053rd in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 32,396th place, a decrease of 4.32%. However, the actual number of individuals carrying the Pitzen name increased slightly over this time period, going from 707 in 2000 to 710 in 2010, a growth of 0.42%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 7.69% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #32,396 | -4.32% |
| Count | 707 | 710 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitzen
The ethnic identity associated with the Pitzen surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97% of those with the Pitzen surname identified as white, but by 2010, this percentage had dropped to approximately 94%. During the same period, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 24.12%, though their overall representation remained relatively small at just over 2%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Pitzen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups began to be represented, albeit still comprising less than 1% each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.37% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.11% | 24.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |