Explore the Family Name Utzinger
The meaning of Utzinger
South German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Germany and Switzerland called Utzing or Utzingen. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Urs.
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How common is the last name Utzinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Utzinger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Utzinger ranked as the 68,172nd most popular last name in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 71,678th spot, marking a change of -5.14%. The absolute count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 270 to 272 over the decade, representing a growth of 0.74%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #71,678 | -5.14% |
| Count | 270 | 272 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Utzinger
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Utzinger identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.78% identified as White, a figure that grew slightly to 98.53% by 2010. Interestingly, no Utzingers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as having two or more races in either census year. It's also worth noting that the data shows a small emergence within the Hispanic community, but precise figures have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 98.53% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |