Explore the Family Name Pretzer
The meaning of Pretzer
German: habitational name for someone from Pretzsch near Torgau (Saxony), or from Pretz in Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Pretzer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pretzer has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell from 30292 in 2000 to 32900 in 2010, representing a dip of 8.61 percent. This change corresponds with a reduction in the count of individuals with this surname, which dropped from 729 in 2000 to 697 in 2010, reflecting a 4.39 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Pretzer per 100,000 also dropped by 11.11 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #32,900 | -8.61% |
| Count | 729 | 697 | -4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pretzer
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the Pretzer surname's ethnic identity reveals some minor shifts within a decade. The majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, a figure that marginally increased by 0.04 percent from 94.51 percent in 2000 to 94.55 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Pretzer surname increased by 20.79 percent, growing from 1.78 percent in 2000 to 2.15 percent in 2010. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 10.42 percent, and those who identified as two or more races decreased by 26.18 percent. There was no representation from Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94.55% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.15% | 20.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.72% | -26.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.86% | -10.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |