Explore the Family Name Fetz
The meaning of Fetz
South German: 1. nickname for a sloppy, disorderly person, from Middle High German vetze ‘scrap, rag’. 2. probably a variant of Fath 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Hannelore, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Fetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fetz decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it ranked 46,839th in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 53,419th, a decline of 14.05%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped, from 427 people in 2000 to 387 in 2010—a decrease of 9.37%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Fetz per 100k residents fell by 18.75%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #53,419 | -14.05% |
| Count | 427 | 387 | -9.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fetz
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname Fetz identified as White in both years, although there was a slight drop from 97.66% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of people identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races increased to 1.29% each in 2010, up from zero in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.17% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 95.87% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |