Explore the Family Name Sultzer
The meaning of Sultzer
German: variant of Sulzer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sultzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sultzer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this name dropped by 3.44%, moving from position 65,492 to 67,747. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Sultzer name increased by 2.83% during this period, rising from 283 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #67,747 | -3.44% |
| Count | 283 | 291 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sultzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Sultzer surname between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic populations in either year, the data shows an increase in the percentage of Sultzers identifying as two or more races (113.56%) and Black (43.26%). Conversely, there was a decrease in those identifying as White (-9.24%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (-13.52%). However, the majority of Sultzers identified as White in both years, despite the decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.51% | 72.16% | -9.24% |
| Black | 13.43% | 19.24% | 43.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 3.78% | 113.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.18% | 2.75% | -13.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |