Explore the Family Name Biltz
The meaning of Biltz
German: variant of Bilz ‘mushroom’ and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biltz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Biltz" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biltz was ranked 33,993rd in popularity and had 632 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 35,812th with 627 counts, marking a -0.79% change in occurrence. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also dipped from 0.23 to 0.21, an 8.7% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #35,812 | -5.35% |
| Count | 632 | 627 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biltz
Based on the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts for the surname Biltz between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander bearing the Biltz surname increased from 3.96% to 5.58%, a significant 40.91% change. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.11% to 1.28%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as white with the Biltz surname decreased from 94.15% to 91.23%. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds bearing this surname. However, the Black community started using the Biltz surname in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 91.23% | -3.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.96% | 5.58% | 40.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.28% | 15.32% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |