Explore the Family Name Sulcer
The meaning of Sulcer
Variant of Sulser, itself ultimately an altered form of German Seltzer. See also Selser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sulcer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sulcer has maintained consistent popularity in the 2000s. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,090th most popular surname and by 2010, it had only slightly decreased to the 57,516th spot, a marginal drop of 0.75%. The number of individuals bearing the Sulcer surname also grew from 334 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, marking a rise of just under 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #57,516 | -0.75% |
| Count | 334 | 354 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulcer
The ethnic identity associated with the Sulcer surname has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Throughout these years, there were no reported individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased by 11.46%, while the percentage of Whites increased by 1.37% from 72.46% to 73.45%. The population reporting two or more races saw a decrease of 5.69%. Interestingly, the Hispanic category, which had no representation in 2000, showed a presence of 1.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.46% | 73.45% | 1.37% |
| Black | 24.25% | 21.47% | -11.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 2.82% | -5.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |