Explore the Family Name Fritze
The meaning of Fritze
German: variant of Fritz. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Erna, Gunther, Hans, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fritze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fritze has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fritze was ranked 27,877 in popularity with 811 individuals bearing this surname, or about 0.3 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank fell slightly to 29,171 and the proportion per 100,000 dropped to 0.28, despite the count increasing marginally to 812 individuals. This represents a 4.64% drop in ranking and a 6.67% decrease in proportion per 100,000, while the count rose by 0.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #29,171 | -4.64% |
| Count | 811 | 812 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritze
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fritze, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the bearers are White, accounting for 95.07% in 2000 and 93.84% in 2010, marking a 1.29% decrease. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw a 33.20% increase from 2.59% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 36.76%, falling from 1.36% to 0.86%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 59.68%, albeit from a low base of 0.62% to 0.99%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 93.84% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.45% | 33.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.99% | 59.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.86% | -36.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |