Explore the Family Name Kaitz
The meaning of Kaitz
German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany. It is also found in Hungary.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kaitz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 86,341 in popularity and had a count of 201. By 2010, the rank dropped to 98,099 and the count to 185, marking changes of -13.62 and -7.96 respectively. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #98,099 | -13.62% |
| Count | 201 | 185 | -7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaitz
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaitz, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.02% identified as White which increased to 97.84% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 2.99% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no significant changes or reports related to other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 97.84% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |