Explore the Family Name Creitz
The meaning of Creitz
Altered form of German Kreitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Creitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Creitz has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 71,610 in terms of popularity, however, by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 72,332, which represents a decline of 1.01%. Meanwhile, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Creitz rose from 254 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, an increase of 5.91%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #72,332 | -1.01% |
| Count | 254 | 269 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creitz
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the Creitz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with this surname identify as White, at 97.24% in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010. This indicates a small decrease of 2.13%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. However, there were notable changes in other categories. The number of Creitz family members identifying with two or more ethnicities increased to 2.23% in 2010, while Hispanic representation also emerged at 1.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.17% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |