Explore the Family Name Botz
The meaning of Botz
1. German: variant of Butz or Batz. Compare Botts and Potts. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Boc, Slovak Bóc, surnames of (ultimate) German origin.
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How common is the last name Botz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Botz saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Botz was ranked as the 34,554th most popular surname, but slid down to the 36,838th spot by 2010, marking a 6.61% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, going from 620 to 606, representing a 2.26% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8.7%, falling from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,838 | -6.61% |
| Count | 620 | 606 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Botz
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest percentage of people with the Botz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 3.16% over this decade. There were no people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.94% to 3.63%, marking an 87.11% increase. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.81% to 1.65%, a significant surge of 103.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 93.56% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.63% | 87.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.65% | 103.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |