Explore the Family Name Critz
The meaning of Critz
Americanized form of German Kritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Critz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Critz has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,757th in popularity and had 594 counts. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 39,004, reflecting a decrease of 9.08%. The count also fell slightly by 4.88% to 565. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.64%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #39,004 | -9.08% |
| Count | 594 | 565 | -4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Critz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Critz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly connected with the White ethnicity, which increased marginally from 94.11% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. The share of Hispanic ethnicity significantly decreased by 57.86%, from 3.37% to 1.42%. The percentage of Black ethnicity showed a substantial growth of 34.05%, although the overall percentage remained low at 2.48% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities reported no individuals with the Critz surname in both census periods. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.88% identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.11% | 94.51% | 0.43% |
| Black | 1.85% | 2.48% | 34.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 1.42% | -57.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |