Find out how popular the last name Erzen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Erzen.

Erzen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Erzen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erzen in America

Erzen is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erzen surname appeared 210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Erzen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erzen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Erzen

The surname "ERZEN" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Erz," which means "ore" or "metal." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in metalworking or mining professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ERZEN" can be found in the 14th century, in the town of Erfurt in central Germany. It is mentioned in a document dating back to 1372, which lists a certain "Hans Erzen" among the local artisans.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records across different regions of Germany, including the cities of Nuremberg and Dresden. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Ertzen" or "Erzenn," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable individual bearing the name "ERZEN" was Johann Erzen, a German theologian and writer who lived from 1576 to 1637. He authored several works on religious and philosophical subjects, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the surname "ERZEN" gained prominence in the town of Essen, located in the Ruhr region of western Germany. This area was known for its rich mineral resources and thriving mining industry, which may have contributed to the association of the name with metalworking and mining.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "ERZEN" was Friedrich Erzen, a German industrialist and entrepreneur who lived from 1829 to 1901. He founded the Erzen Steel Company, which became one of the leading steel manufacturers in Germany during the industrial revolution.

Another notable figure was Katharina Erzen, a German artist and painter who lived from 1857 to 1926. She was renowned for her vibrant landscape paintings and her contributions to the German Impressionist movement.

In the 20th century, the name "ERZEN" continued to be present in various parts of Germany, as well as in other German-speaking regions of Europe. One notable individual was Heinrich Erzen, a German physicist and academic who lived from 1895 to 1967. He made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was involved in groundbreaking research on nuclear fission.

While the surname "ERZEN" has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the metalworking and mining industries of medieval and early modern Germany, reflecting the rich history and cultural traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erzen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Erzen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Erzen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Erzen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Erzen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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