Explore the Family Name Damitz
The meaning of Damitz
German: habitational name from a place in Pomerania called Damitz.
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How common is the last name Damitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Damitz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Damitz was ranked 53,904th in terms of its prevalence among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to 56,588th place, marking a drop of nearly 5%. However, despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Damitz surname increased marginally from 359 to 361 during this same time period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also saw a small decline of about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #56,588 | -4.98% |
| Count | 359 | 361 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Damitz
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Damitz, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is primarily linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 94.15% of those bearing the Damitz name identified as White, and by 2010, this figure had slightly increased to 95.29%. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic fell by 13% over the decade, from 4.46% to 3.88%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Damitz surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 95.29% | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 3.88% | -13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |