Explore the Family Name Koetz
The meaning of Koetz
German (Kötz): see Kotz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koetz saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Koetz was ranked 59,611th in terms of popularity and had 317 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, although the count increased to 332, the rank dropped slightly to 60,636th. This represents a 1.72% decrease in rank but a 4.73% increase in the count of people with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #60,636 | -1.72% |
| Count | 317 | 332 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koetz
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Koetz identify as White, standing at 97.79% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.29% in 2010. Apart from this, there is a noticeable emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. However, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%, and there were no people reported to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.29% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |