2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Achtziger
Derived from the German word for "eighty," likely referring to a house number or someone's age.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Achtziger. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Achtziger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Achtziger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Achtziger, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Achtziger
The surname ACHTZIGER is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
The name ACHTZIGER is derived from the German word "achtzig," which means "eighty." It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to tax collectors or officials responsible for collecting an "eight" or an eighty percent levy or tax on goods or services.
In the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing variations of the name ACHTZIGER, such as Achtziger and Achtzieger, in various legal documents and land registries from the towns and villages in southern Germany.
One of the earliest known references to the name ACHTZIGER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dated around 1280. The document mentions a certain "Johannes Achtziger" from the town of Regensburg.
Another notable mention of the name ACHTZIGER is found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. It includes a reference to a "Hans Achtziger," a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname ACHTZIGER have made their mark in various fields. For example, Johann Achtziger (1599-1675) was a renowned German theologian and author from Württemberg, who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology.
In the 18th century, there was a notable artist named Johann Friedrich Achtziger (1737-1805) from Regensburg, who was known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures that adorned many churches in southern Germany.
Another notable figure was Friedrich Achtziger (1802-1878), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutions of 1848-1849.
In the field of science, Karl Achtziger (1876-1949) was a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles and held several patents for innovative designs.
Lastly, Hans Achtziger (1915-1997) was a German soldier and writer who served in World War II and later wrote several memoirs and novels based on his wartime experiences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Achtziger
Among Census respondents with the surname Achtziger, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Achtziger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Achtziger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 110
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Achtziger
Achtziger appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 630 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 630 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Achtziger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #143,511 | 0.4% |
| Count | 115 | 118 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Achtziger bearers went from 115 to 118 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 630 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #143,511.
FAQ
Achtziger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Achtziger?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Achtziger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Achtziger?
Achtziger ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Achtziger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Achtziger.
Has Achtziger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Achtziger went from 115 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Achtziger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Achtziger, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Achtziger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Achtziger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Achtziger (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Achtziger mean?
Derived from the German word for "eighty," likely referring to a house number or someone's age. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Achtziger (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Achtziger?
See how many people have the surname Achtziger on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.