Explore the Family Name Pritzker
The meaning of Pritzker
Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from Pritskiin Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Liat, Nachman, Raanan. Russian Semyon, Yury.
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How common is the last name Pritzker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pritzker showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, dropping by nearly 6% in rank from 66,676 to 70,645. However, the actual count of individuals with the Pritzker surname remained steady at 277 during this period. Consequently, the proportion of Pritzkers per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #70,645 | -5.95% |
| Count | 277 | 277 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pritzker
The ethnicity distribution for the Pritzker surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, was predominantly white in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 97.83% of Pritzkers identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.75% in 2010. The census did not record any Pritzkers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.75% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |