Explore the Family Name Schirtzinger

The meaning of Schirtzinger

German: probably a topographic name related to Schürzinger, from Middle High German schürritze ‘scree’, for someone who lived near a rocky slope.

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How common is the last name Schirtzinger in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schirtzinger saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,196 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it held a slightly more common position at 47,791. Despite this climb in rank, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.15. The count, or the number of people bearing the surname, increased from 412 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, marking a change of 7.52%.

20002010Change
Rank#48,196#47,7910.84%
Count4124437.52%
Proportion per 100k0.150.150%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schirtzinger

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Schirtzinger surname identify as White. This group made up 98.3% in 2000, though this percentage saw a slight decrease to 97.07% by 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities accounted for 1.46% in 2000 and 1.35% in 2010. One notable change is the emergence of Hispanic identification among those with the Schirtzinger surname, which increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White98.3%97.07%-1.25%
Two or More Races1.46%1.35%-7.53%
Hispanic0%1.13%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%