Explore the Family Name Statzer
The meaning of Statzer
German: nickname for a stammerer, from the agent derivative of Middle High German statzen ‘to stammer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Statzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Statzer has seen a significant decrease over a decade. In 2000, Statzer was ranked 29,142 in terms of popularity, with 766 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010, it slid to 41,100 with only 530 individuals bearing the name, marking a decline of over 30%. The proportion of those with this surname per 100k people also dropped by 35.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #41,100 | -41.03% |
| Count | 766 | 530 | -30.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.18 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Statzer
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Statzer identified as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 97.78% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010, an increase of 69.23%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a drop of 28.24%. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.79% | -1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.32% | 69.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 0.94% | -28.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |