Explore the Family Name Koretz
The meaning of Koretz
Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name from the town of Korets in Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Koretz in the United States?
The surname Koretz, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 94,676 in popularity with a count of 179 individuals while in 2010, it moved up to the 93,921st spot with a count of 195 individuals. This equates to a growth rate of 0.8% over the decade, or a 8.94% increase in the total number of people with the surname. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #93,921 | 0.8% |
| Count | 179 | 195 | 8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koretz
In terms of ethnicity, the Koretz name is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 98.88 and 98.97 respectively. There was a minor increase of 0.09% in this ethnic identity over the decade. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages were recorded at zero in both census years. This indicates that people with the Koretz surname overwhelmingly identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 98.97% | 0.09% |
| 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% |