How common is the Detzer surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Detzer in the United States.

Are there Detzer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 3 soldiers with the Detzer surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Detzer means "One who detaches or separates, or a maker of detached items.". It is of German origin.

Occupational

One who detaches or separates, or a maker of detached items.

Derived from German 'detzen' or related to 'detach' with the occupational suffix '-er'. The surname likely originated in German-speaking regions.

A German occupational surname of uncertain precise meaning. This is an obscure surname with limited historical records.

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in German-speaking countries and their diaspora.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

3 soldiers with the Detzer surname found in Civil War records.

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