Explore the Family Name Giertz
The meaning of Giertz
German (Lower Rhine): patronymic, ultimately from the personal name Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Giertz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Giertz saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Giertz was ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,768. This represents a change of -6.59%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 252 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, a drop of 0.79%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Giertz per 100,000 individuals decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #76,768 | -6.59% |
| Count | 252 | 250 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giertz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Giertz is predominantly White, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.81% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.8% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. Similarly, there weren't any individuals who identified with two or more races during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 96.8% | -2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |