Explore the Family Name Sizer
The meaning of Sizer
1. English: status or occupational name from Middle English sysour ‘assizer’, a shortened form of assisour, denoting a juryman or sworn witness in a court of assize. 2. Americanized form of German Zeiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sizer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sizer" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,710th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to the 18,703rd position, marking a decrease of 5.61%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname slightly increased from 1,459 in 2000 to 1,469 in 2010, growing by approximately 0.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased 7.41% over the decade, going from 0.54 to 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,710 | #18,703 | -5.61% |
| Count | 1,459 | 1,469 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.5 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sizer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sizer". In 2000, a majority of Sizers were White (76.9%), followed by Black (17.89%). By 2010, there was a slight shift in these numbers with the percentage of White Sizers decreasing to 73.66% and the percentage of Black Sizers increasing to 20.69%. Interestingly, the percentage of Sizers identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 31.25%, going from 1.92% to 2.52%. The count of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 45.16% and 25.45% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 12.26%, moving from 2.12% to 2.38% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 73.66% | -4.21% |
| Black | 17.89% | 20.69% | 15.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.52% | 31.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.38% | 12.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.41% | -25.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.34% | -45.16% |