Explore the Family Name Filtz
The meaning of Filtz
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of felt. 2. German: unflattering nickname for a stingy, coarse person. 3. South German: topographic name from Middle High German vilz ‘swamp’ or habitational name from any of the places called Filz (Rhineland-Palatinate) or Vilz (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania).
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How common is the last name Filtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Filtz is not especially common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in popularity and it slipped slightly in 2010 to a rank of 61,745, representing a modest decline of 1.71%. However, in terms of actual count, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 310 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, an increase of 4.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #61,745 | -1.71% |
| Count | 310 | 325 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filtz
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Filtz, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.06% of individuals with the Filtz surname identified as White, although this dropped slightly to 96.62% in 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.54%) of individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, where there were none in 2000. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 96.62% | -1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |