Explore the Family Name Datz
The meaning of Datz
German: from a pet form of the old personal name Dado, cognate with Old High German tāt ‘deed, action’. Compare Dotts.
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How common is the last name Datz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Datz has shown a downward trend between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Datz was ranked 35,860 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 41,657, a decline of 16.17%. The number of people with the surname Datz also decreased from 592 to 522 during this period, representing an 11.82% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Datz per 100k population fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #41,657 | -16.17% |
| Count | 592 | 522 | -11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Datz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Datz identify as White. In 2000, 96.28% identified as such, falling slightly to 95.21% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Datz surname also experienced a slight decrease, going from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. Notably, there's been an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010, marking an 82.14% rise. No individuals with the Datz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.21% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.49% | -7.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.53% | 82.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |