Explore the Family Name Spritzer
The meaning of Spritzer
Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a medical doctor, from German Spritze ‘syringe’ + agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yaakov, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Spritzer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spritzer has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spritzer was ranked as the 63,632nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 69,996th spot, indicating a change of -10.0%. The number of individuals carrying the Spritzer name similarly declined during this period, with a count of 293 in 2000 reduced to 280 by 2010, marking a -4.44% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Spritzer per 100K population decreased by -18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #69,996 | -10% |
| Count | 293 | 280 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spritzer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Spritzer shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, those with the surname identified as White, making up 97.95% of all Spritzers in 2000, with a slight decrease to 95.00% by 2010. The Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander populations within the Spritzer demographic showed increases, although the numbers remained relatively small at 2.86% and 1.79% respectively in 2010. There were no reported changes among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 95% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |