Explore the Family Name Meitz
The meaning of Meitz
German: habitational name from any of several places called Meitz or Meitze. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Guenter, Siegfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meitz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Meitz" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Meitz" was ranked 65,492 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,170, a change of -5.62%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname barely changed, increasing from 283 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, showing a minor growth of 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #69,170 | -5.62% |
| Count | 283 | 284 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meitz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Meitz" has remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Meitzs identifying as White increased from 94.70% to 96.48%, a rise of 1.88%. In 2000, a small proportion of 2.47% identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, but this number fell to zero by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the surname "Meitz" in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 96.48% | 1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |