Explore the Family Name Lautz
The meaning of Lautz
German: variant of Lotz.
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How common is the last name Lautz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lautz has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lautz was ranked as the 63,632nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 68,770th spot, representing an 8.07% decrease in rank. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased, from 293 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, marking a 2.39% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents declined by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #68,770 | -8.07% |
| Count | 293 | 286 | -2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lautz
In terms of ethnicity, the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Lautz identify as white, although there was a small decrease from 94.20% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. Interestingly, during the same decade, the census recorded an increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0 to 2.10%, despite no such individuals having been documented in the 2000 census. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a drop from 4.10% to 3.15%. There were no changes in the categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.36% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 3.15% | -23.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |