Explore the Family Name Retzer
The meaning of Retzer
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Retz in Austria (see Retz). 2. nickname for a tease, from an agent derivative of Middle High German ratzen ‘to scratch’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Helmut, Helmuth, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Retzer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Retzer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 25,169th in terms of popularity and had 924 bearers in the country, translating to 0.34 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 26,853 with an associated decrease in count and proportion per 100k people, signaling a -6.69% change in rank and -2.06% change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #26,853 | -6.69% |
| Count | 924 | 905 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Retzer
The ethnicity distribution for the same period shows varied changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant increase of 89.47% was observed among Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, while those identifying as Two or more races saw a 43.52% rise. However, the predominantly represented White ethnic group saw a minor decrease of -1.02%, lowering its representation to 94.48%. There was also a small decrease among Hispanics of -7.49%. The surname had no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.48% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.1% | -7.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.55% | 43.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 1.44% | 89.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |