Explore the Family Name Effertz
The meaning of Effertz
German (Rhineland): variant of Everts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Effertz in the United States?
The surname "Effertz" has seen a slight change in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 39,444th most popular, with a count of 525 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 39,887th while the count increased to 550 - a 4.76% increase. Despite the rise in count, the proportion of Effertz per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #39,887 | -1.12% |
| Count | 525 | 550 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Effertz
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname "Effertz" identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 99.05%, dropping slightly to 97.82% in 2010. The data also showed a small emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Effertz surname, rising to 1.45% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 97.82% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| 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% |