Explore the Family Name Arzt
The meaning of Arzt
1. North German: variant of Artz. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a physician, German Arzt, from Middle High German arzet ‘physician’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Isidor, Itzchak, Noam, Sholom. German Elke, Franz, Alois, Hans.
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How common is the last name Arzt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Arzt has slightly decreased in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 60,083 to 61,585, reflecting a 2.5% drop. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname Arzt actually increased during this period, with a count of 314 in 2000 and 326 in 2010, demonstrating an increase of 3.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, changing from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #61,585 | -2.5% |
| Count | 314 | 326 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arzt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Arzt primarily remains White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.78% from 97.13% in 2000 to 95.40% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.23% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010, representing a change of 65.02%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Arzt identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.4% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.68% | 65.02% |
| 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% |