Explore the Family Name Stetzer
The meaning of Stetzer
German: from Middle High German stotze ‘clod, lump’, hence a nickname for a stockily built man.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stetzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stetzer has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,430 among all surnames and this ranking slipped to 65,593 by 2010, marking a decline of 47.63%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Stetzer surname fell by 33.77% from 456 in 2000 to 302 in 2010. The proportion of Stetzers per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 41.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #65,593 | -47.63% |
| Count | 456 | 302 | -33.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.1 | -41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stetzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Stetzer surname identify as White, with an increase of 0.31% from 94.74% in 2000 to 95.03% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population, which grew by 36.07% from 2.19% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010. The Black population within the Stetzer surname also saw a rise from 0% to 1.66%. However, the population identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.10% to 0 during this time. No individuals with the Stetzer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 95.03% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.98% | 36.07% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |