Explore the Family Name Gritz
The meaning of Gritz
Altered form of German Grütz, a metonymic occupational name for a miller, from Middle High German griuze, grütz e ‘grits’, or possibly a shortened form of derivatives such as Grützmacher (see Gruetzmacher).
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How common is the last name Gritz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gritz saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 34,599, but by 2010, it had dropped to 37,792, representing a decrease of 9.23%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 619 to 588 during this time period, a drop of 5.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Gritz surname per 100k also decreased by 13.04% from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #37,792 | -9.23% |
| Count | 619 | 588 | -5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gritz
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were few changes for the Gritz surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 94.18% to 93.20%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.75% to 3.91%, a notable upsurge of 42.18%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a smaller increase from 0.97% to 1.02%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races rose from 0.97% to 1.19%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 93.2% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.91% | 42.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.19% | 22.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.02% | 5.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |