Explore the Family Name Maltz
The meaning of Maltz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from German Malz, Yiddish malts ‘malt’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shira, Meyer, Yaron.
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How common is the last name Maltz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maltz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,128th most common surname, but had dropped to the 30,139th spot by 2010, representing an 11.1% change in its ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased over this time period, with 839 recorded in 2000 and 778 in 2010, marking a 7.27% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, showing a 16.13% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #30,139 | -11.1% |
| Count | 839 | 778 | -7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maltz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maltz, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there is little variation between 2000 and 2010. It is predominantly tied to the White ethnic group, with a marginal increase from 95.59% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010. There is a consistent presence within the Hispanic community at 3.34% for both years. The data shows no individuals with the surname Maltz identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 96.14% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 3.34% | 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% |