Explore the Family Name Keltz
The meaning of Keltz
German: variant of Kelz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keltz has seen a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 29,040 in 2000 to 36,099 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 24.31%. In terms of count, there were 769 individuals with the surname Keltz in 2000, which reduced to 621 by 2010, marking a reduction of 19.25%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.29 to 0.21 during the same period, representing a fall of 27.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #36,099 | -24.31% |
| Count | 769 | 621 | -19.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.21 | -27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keltz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keltz, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 with a slight decrease of 1.91% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Black and those who identify with two or more races each made up 1.45% of individuals with the surname Keltz in 2010, showing a decline of 7.05% from the previous decade. No individuals with the surname Keltz identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.88% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.9% | 147.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.45% | -7.05% |
| Black | 1.56% | 1.45% | -7.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |