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

Ritzert, 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 Ritzert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ritzert in America

Ritzert is the 49177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ritzert surname appeared 428 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 Ritzert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ritzert 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 Ritzert

The surname Ritzert has its origins in Germany. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, derived from the Germanic root word "ritzen," which means "to carve" or "to engrave." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a wood carver or engraver.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ritzert can be found in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Ritzert was mentioned as a master woodcarver in the year 1438. This record provides insight into the occupation associated with the name during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Ritzert (1525-1589) gained recognition as a skilled engraver and printmaker in the city of Augsburg. His intricate woodcut illustrations for religious texts and scholarly works were highly regarded throughout Europe.

The name Ritzert also appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across different regions of Germany, such as the Palatinate and Bavaria. For instance, in the village of Lichtenfels, records from the 17th century mention a family by the name of Ritzert who were renowned for their expertise in woodcarving and furniture-making.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Ritzert was Georg Ritzert (1680-1748), a prominent architect and master builder from the city of Heidelberg. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Alte Universität, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural skills.

In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Theodor Ritzert (1815-1892) gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life in Germany. His poems and short stories were widely published and celebrated during his lifetime.

While the surname Ritzert may not be as commonly found today, its historical roots and association with skilled craftspeople, artists, and professionals in various fields have left an indelible mark on the cultural and artistic heritage of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ritzert

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

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

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