Explore the Family Name Bietz
The meaning of Bietz
German: variant of Bitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bietz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bietz has experienced a slight decline over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174 in terms of popularity and had a count of 374 instances per 100k people. As of 2010, however, its rank dropped to 56,972 with a decreased count of 358 occurrences per 100k people. This represents a 9.2% dip in ranking and a 4.28% decrease in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #56,972 | -9.2% |
| Count | 374 | 358 | -4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bietz
The ethnicity breakdown of the Bietz surname also underwent changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.79% of those with the Bietz surname identified as White, 1.34% as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1.34% as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while no one identified as Black or Hispanic. By 2010, although the majority still identified as White (91.62%), there were notable increases in other ethnicities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose to 2.23%, American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased to 3.07%, and new representations emerged from those identifying as two or more races (1.68%) and Hispanic (1.40%). There remained no representation from the Black community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 91.62% | -5.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 3.07% | 129.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 2.23% | 66.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |