Explore the Family Name Bitz
The meaning of Bitz
1. German and Swiss German: probably a topographic name for someone living near an enclosure, i.e. a fenced plot such as an orchard, from Middle High German bīzūne ‘enclosure’. 2. German: habitational name from a place called with this word, in particular one near Balingen, Württemberg. 3. Americanized form of German Bütz (see Butz 2).
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How common is the last name Bitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bitz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, dropping from rank 19813 to 20491. However, the count of individuals with the Bitz surname increased by 3.11% during this same period, going from 1256 to 1295. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by 6.38%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Bitz increased, their share among total U.S. surnames slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,813 | #20,491 | -3.42% |
| Count | 1,256 | 1,295 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bitz
Regarding ethnic identity, the Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Bitzs who identify as White decreased slightly from 96.50% to 94.98%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 31.85%, although they still make up a small portion of individuals with this surname. Notably, there was a substantial increase in the number of Bitzs identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.80% to 1.85%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander marginally decreased from 0.56% to 0.54%. New categories in 2010 were Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, accounting for 0.39% and 0.46% respectively. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.98% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.85% | 131.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.78% | 31.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.54% | -3.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |