Explore the Family Name Yetzer
The meaning of Yetzer
Altered form of Swiss German Jetzer, unexplained.
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How common is the last name Yetzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yetzer saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,392nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 82,044th spot, a decline of 45.49%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 339 in 2000 to just 230 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 32.15%. The proportion of individuals named Yetzer per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 38.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #82,044 | -45.49% |
| Count | 339 | 230 | -32.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yetzer
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Yetzer identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.53% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 98.26% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Yetzer surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, having two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was, however, a small increase in the number of Black individuals with this surname from 0 in 2000 to an unspecified number (S) in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 98.26% | -0.27% |
| 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% |