Explore the Family Name Spitzner
The meaning of Spitzner
German: topographic name from an agent noun based on Spitz ‘point’ (see Spitz). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Erna, Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spitzner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spitzner saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd most popular surname and increased to be the 69,579th most common in 2010, marking a 0.99% change in rank. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname grew by 8.46%, from 260 in 2000 to 282 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #69,579 | 0.99% |
| Count | 260 | 282 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spitzner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Spitzner surname identify as White. This demographic made up 96.54% of Spitzners in 2000 and slightly increased to 96.81% in 2010, indicating a 0.28% change over the decade. There were no reported Spitzners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 96.81% | 0.28% |
| 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% |