2000
#47,575
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 419
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Putzier
An occupational surname likely referring to a plasterer or worker with plaster.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 460 Americans carry the last name Putzier. That puts it at #55,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 745,118 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Putzier 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
460
1 in 745,118
Census rank
#55,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
401
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 401 bearers of the surname Putzier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 55282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Putzier, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Putzier
The surname Putzier originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle Low German word "putzen," which means to clean or tidy up. This suggests that the name may have been occupational, referring to individuals who worked as cleaners or housekeepers.
In the late 15th century, the name Putzier appeared in various historical documents and records, particularly in the regions of Westphalia and Lower Saxony. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Minden, dated 1482, where a certain Hans Putzier was mentioned.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Putzier name continued to be prevalent in various German towns and villages. Notable bearers of the name include Johann Putzier (1523-1597), a renowned scholar and theologian from Osnabrück, and Catharina Putzier (1612-1678), a respected midwife who practiced in the city of Münster.
In the 18th century, the Putzier surname gained recognition with the birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Putzier (1728-1803), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Hannover. His contributions to the local community earned him a place in the city's historical records.
As the 19th century dawned, the Putzier family expanded its reach, with members settling in different parts of Germany. One noteworthy individual was Karl Putzier (1842-1918), a renowned architect from Berlin who designed several landmark buildings in the city.
Another significant figure bearing the Putzier name was Anna Putzier (1876-1954), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls in the Rhineland region and played a crucial role in promoting educational opportunities for women during her lifetime.
Throughout history, the Putzier surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of its bearers. Although the name originated from humble beginnings, it has gained recognition and respect over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Putzier
Among Census respondents with the surname Putzier, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Putzier 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 Putzier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 368
- Two or more races5.0% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Putzier
Putzier appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#50,362
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 415
-4 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 2,787 places
2020
#55,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 401
-14 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 4,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,575 | 419 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #50,362 | 415 | 0.14 | -4 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 2,787 places |
| 2020 | #55,282 | 401 | 0.13 | -14 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 4,920 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 Putzier 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 | #50,362 | #55,282 | -9.8% |
| Count | 415 | 401 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.13 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Putzier bearers went from 415 to 401 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 4,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #50,362 to #55,282.
FAQ
Putzier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Putzier?
Name Census estimates that about 460 living Americans carry the surname Putzier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 745,118 residents.
How common is Putzier?
Putzier ranks #55,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 401 people with the surname Putzier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (460), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Putzier.
Has Putzier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Putzier went from 415 recorded bearers to 401. That is a decrease of 14 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #50,362 to #55,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Putzier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Putzier, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Putzier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (368 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Putzier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Putzier (2000, 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 Putzier mean?
An occupational surname likely referring to a plasterer or worker with plaster. 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 Putzier (0.13 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 many people have the last name Putzier?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Putzier, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.