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

Netzer, 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 Netzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Netzer in America

Netzer is the 27164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Netzer surname appeared 891 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 Netzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Netzer 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 Netzer

The surname Netzer has its origins in the German language, with the earliest recorded instances of the name dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the German word "Netz," which means "net" or "net-maker," suggesting that the name was likely an occupational surname originally given to those who made or worked with nets, such as fishermen or hunters.

Netzer is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Netzer can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg from the year 1532, where a certain Hans Netzer is listed as a resident.

Over the centuries, the name Netzer has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Netzschkau, a town in the state of Saxony. This town's name is derived from the Slavic word "Njet'sk," meaning "a place of fishing nets," further reinforcing the connection between the surname Netzer and the occupation of net-making.

While not as widely known as some other German surnames, the name Netzer has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann Nepomuk Netzer (1808-1864), a German Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. Another notable Netzer was Caspar Netzer (1590-1648), a German composer and organist who worked in the city of Augsburg during the 17th century.

Another prominent individual with the surname Netzer was Karl Netzer (1865-1924), an Austrian architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Vienna's urban landscape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works include the design of several notable buildings, such as the Vienna City Hall and the Vienna Court Opera House.

In the realm of sports, the name Netzer is perhaps most famously associated with Günter Netzer (born 1944), a former German footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs like Borussia Mönchengladbach and Real Madrid. He was a key member of the West German national team that won the European Championship in 1972 and the World Cup in 1974.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Max Netzer (1919-1994), an Austrian-born American artist and sculptor known for his abstract works in various media, including bronze, steel, and stone. His sculptures can be found in public spaces and museums throughout the United States and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Netzer

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

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

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