Explore the Family Name Baitz
The meaning of Baitz
1. East German: habitational name from a place in eastern Germany named Baitz. Compare Beitz. 2. South German: variant of Beitz. 3. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Bajc or Bajec: nickname from bajec, a derivative of bajati ‘to narrate (unbelievable stories)’, also ‘to cast a spell’.
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How common is the last name Baitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Baitz saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 87,729, but by 2010, it had fallen to 160,975 - a decline of 83.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased, dropping from 197 in 2000 to just 100 in 2010, marking a 49.24% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Baitz per 100k fell by 57.14%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.03 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #160,975 | -83.49% |
| Count | 197 | 100 | -49.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.03 | -57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baitz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Baitz identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.48% and it fell slightly to 96.00% in 2010, a change of -2.52%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no instances of individuals identifying as having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 96% | -2.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |