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

Hartzer, 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 Hartzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartzer in America

Hartzer is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartzer surname appeared 162 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 Hartzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartzer 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 Hartzer

The surname Hartzer is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the Bavaria region, where it was initially spelled as "Hartzer" or "Harzer." The name is derived from the Old German word "hart," which translates to "hard" or "strong," suggesting a connection to a person's physical attributes or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hartzer name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, a blacksmith named Hans Hartzer was mentioned, indicating that the name may have been associated with metalworking professions during that time.

The Hartzer name also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including court records and parish registers. One notable mention is found in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493, which mentions a Hartzer family residing in the city.

In the 18th century, the Hartzer name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Christian Hartzer (1753-1823), a German author and educator who wrote several works on pedagogy and grammar. His contributions to the field of education helped establish the Hartzer name as one associated with scholarship and intellectual pursuits.

Another prominent figure bearing the Hartzer surname was Karl Friedrich Hartzer (1792-1874), a German botanist and naturalist. He was known for his extensive studies on the flora of the Bavarian Alps and contributed significantly to the understanding of plant life in the region.

In the 19th century, the Hartzer name spread beyond Germany, with some families immigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One notable individual from this period was Ludwig Hartzer (1838-1912), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the former Chicago Opera House.

As the Hartzer name traveled across continents, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Hartzler" and "Hartsell." However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its German heritage.

Throughout its history, the Hartzer surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from blacksmithing and naturalism to education and architecture. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to strength, resilience, and intellectual pursuits has remained a consistent theme.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartzer

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

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 Hartzer 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 Hartzer 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 Hartzer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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