Explore the Family Name Hatz
The meaning of Hatz
German (Bavaria; also Hätz): nickname from a dialect word meaning ‘magpie’.
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How common is the last name Hatz in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Hatz, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,119 in popularity with a count of 383 individuals, translating to a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 62,714 and the count reduced to 319 individuals, signifying a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000. This indicates a decrease in both rank and count by approximately 22.68% and 16.71%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #62,714 | -22.68% |
| Count | 383 | 319 | -16.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hatz
Concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Hatz, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily identified with the White ethnic group. In 2000, about 97.65% of individuals with this surname were White, which slightly increased to 98.12% in 2010. The surname had minimal association with two or more races in 2000, which dropped to zero by 2010. The census data showed no recorded links of the surname Hatz with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 98.12% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |