Explore the Family Name Ritzer
The meaning of Ritzer
German: 1. variant of Ritscher (see Richer). 2. habitational name for someone from Ritze near Salzwedel in Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ritzer in the United States?
The Ritzer surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell slightly from 38,079 in 2000 to 38,332 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.66%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.67%, from 547 in 2000 to 578 in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.2 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #38,332 | -0.66% |
| Count | 547 | 578 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritzer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Ritzer surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (95.80%), a number that decreased slightly to 93.43% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 0.91% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Identifications as Hispanic rose from 0.91% to 1.56%, and identifications as Black emerged at 1.56% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There was no change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 93.43% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.6% | 103.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.56% | 71.43% |
| Black | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |