Explore the Family Name Bertz
The meaning of Bertz
German: from a variant of the ancient Germanic personal name Bero (see Baer).
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How common is the last name Bertz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bertz experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,690th most popular surname, but fell to the rank of 47,186 in 2010, marking a decline of 15.96%. The total count of individuals with the Bertz surname also dropped by 11.07% from 506 in 2000 to 450 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 21.05%, making this surname less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #47,186 | -15.96% |
| Count | 506 | 450 | -11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes among those carrying the Bertz surname. While the majority identified as White in both years (95.85% in 2000, 94.00% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in percentage, about 1.93%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation slightly increased by 2.30% from 2.17% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more ethnicities were first recorded in 2010, comprising 1.56% each. There were no individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.22% | 2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.56% | 57.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |