Explore the Family Name Lotze
The meaning of Lotze
German: variant of Lotz. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lotze in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lotze experienced a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,903rd most popular surname, with 385 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 55,505th position, reflecting a decrease of 9.04%. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased by 3.9% to 370 during the same period. The proportion of U.S. residents per 100k with the surname Lotze dropped from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #55,505 | -9.04% |
| Count | 385 | 370 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lotze
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Lotze identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.32% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 22.73%, rising from 2.86% to 3.51%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals in 2000 who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, by 2010, 1.35% of individuals with the surname Lotze reported having two or more races. There were also no recorded individuals identifying as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 93.78% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.51% | 22.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |