Explore the Family Name Kitz
The meaning of Kitz
German: 1. from the Austrian dialect word Kitz ‘kid, fawn’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who raised or tended goats. 2. from a German personal name beginning with Gid-, cognate with Anglo-Saxon gidd ‘song’.
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How common is the last name Kitz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kitz has seen some change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kitz was ranked as the 47,654th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 53,072nd position, showing a decline of 11.37%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 418 to 390, reflecting a decrease of 6.7%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Kitz surname per 100k people fell by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #53,072 | -11.37% |
| Count | 418 | 390 | -6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kitz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kitz, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.09% identified as White and this number slightly decreased to 97.44% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period, with each group maintaining a 0% identification with the Kitz surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 97.44% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |