Explore the Family Name Hultz
The meaning of Hultz
1. Variant of Hults 1, a surname of Flemish (and possibly also of English or German) origin. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of German Holtz or Holz. Compare Hults 2.
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How common is the last name Hultz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hultz has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 29,904 in 2000, it slipped to 33,343 by 2010, marking an 11.5% decrease. The count of individuals carrying the Hultz name also fell during this period, dropping from 741 to 685, a decline of 7.56%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the use of the name Hultz dropped by 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #33,343 | -11.5% |
| Count | 741 | 685 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hultz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hultz also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A vast majority of those with the Hultz surname were categorized as White, making up 90.15% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.34% by 2010. The presence of the Hultz surname within the Hispanic community saw the most significant change, growing by an impressive 95.83% over the ten years. Conversely, there was a complete drop in representation among those identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both groups recording 0% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group and those identifying as two or more races showed minor changes, with -1.35% and 3.18% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.15% | 89.34% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 4.23% | 95.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 2.92% | 3.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.46% | -1.35% |
| Black | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |