Explore the Family Name Kaatz
The meaning of Kaatz
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Katz. 2. North German: perhaps a respelled habitational name from a place called Kaarz (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania) or Kaditzsch (Saxony). Compare Cotts. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Eldor, Gerda.
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How common is the last name Kaatz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaatz has seen a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kaatz ranked as the 27,361st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 28,333rd, marking a 3.55% decrease in rank. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Kaatz surname increased from 830 to 843, showing a growth of 1.57%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #28,333 | -3.55% |
| Count | 830 | 843 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaatz
When it comes to ethnic identity of those carrying the Kaatz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, with a proportion of 95.90% in 2000 dropping slightly to 95.02% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.77% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, up by 65.28% from 0.72% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. The data also shows a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within the Kaatz community in 2010, where previously there were none reported in 2000. No individuals with the Kaatz surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.02% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.97% | 7.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.19% | 65.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |