Explore the Family Name Aretz
The meaning of Aretz
German: from a variant of Arndt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aretz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Aretz ranks 65,964 in popularity as of 2010, a slight decrease from its rank of 63,632 in 2000. Despite a fall in ranking by 3.66%, the number of individuals with this surname has seen a marginal increase from 293 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.39%. However, when considering proportions per 100,000 individuals, the presence of the Aretz surname has declined by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #65,964 | -3.66% |
| Count | 293 | 300 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aretz
Regarding ethnicity, the Aretz surname primarily identifies with white individuals, making up 95% of the total count in 2010, a minor decrease from 97.95% in 2000, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A small but notable rise is observed in the Hispanic community, with an increase from 2.05% to 4.33% over the decade, marking a significant growth rate of 111.22%. The surname does not appear within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, nor with those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 95% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 4.33% | 111.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |