Explore the Family Name Polzer
The meaning of Polzer
German: occupational name for a bolt maker, from Middle High German polz, bolz ‘bolt’ + -er agent suffix. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Polzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polzer has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,246 and by 2010, it moved up to rank 56,195, showing a minor change of 0.09. The count of people with the Polzer surname also increased from 340 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 7.06 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decline of -7.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,195 | 0.09% |
| Count | 340 | 364 | 7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polzer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Polzer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals (about 96 percent) were identified as White. There was a negligible decrease of -0.33 within this category over the decade. The only other ethnicity reported was those identifying as two or more races. This group constituted 1.47 percent in 2000 and slightly declined to 1.37 percent in 2010, showing a change of -6.80. No individuals with the Polzer surname were recorded under Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.15% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.37% | -6.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |