Explore the Family Name Stelzner
The meaning of Stelzner
German: 1. variant of Stelzer, but probably an occupational name for a stilt-maker. 2. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Stelzen. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Hermann, Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Stelzner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stelzner witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stelzner ranked 48,196th in popularity among all U.S. surnames, but fell to 52,267th place in 2010, marking an 8.45% drop. The actual count of individuals with the surname also fell slightly, from 412 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.64%. The proportion of Stelzners per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 to 0.13 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #52,267 | -8.45% |
| Count | 412 | 397 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stelzner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stelzner remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of Stelzners identified as White, with a minor increase from 94.17% in 2000 to 94.46% in 2010. During this decade, the percentage of Stelzners identifying with two or more races experienced a small growth of 4.12%, rising from 1.94% to 2.02%. There was a noticeable decrease in the proportion of Stelzners identifying as Hispanic, dropping by 25.88% from 3.40% to 2.52%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 94.46% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 2.52% | -25.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.02% | 4.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |