Explore the Family Name Hetz
The meaning of Hetz
German: 1. from a pet form of Hermann. 2. (Bavaria): variant of Hatz. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Hellmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hetz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hetz has maintained a steady popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,617 in popularity and by 2010, it slightly dropped to rank 39,659, showing a minimal change of -0.11%. However, there was a small increase in the count of people with this surname, from 522 in 2000 to 554 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.13%. The proportion of people bearing the Hetz surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #39,659 | -0.11% |
| Count | 522 | 554 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hetz
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Hetz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.79% to 93.68%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.34% to 1.62%. In 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged, with 1.26% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 93.68% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.35% | 104.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.62% | 20.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |