Explore the Family Name Miltz
The meaning of Miltz
German: variant of Milz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Miltz decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 66,878th in popularity and dropped to 78,567th in 2010, a decline of 17.48 percent. The number of individuals bearing the Miltz surname also decreased from 276 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, marking an 11.96 percent drop. Further, the representation of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 20 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #78,567 | -17.48% |
| Count | 276 | 243 | -11.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miltz
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Miltz surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest proportion is White, with 95.65 percent in 2000 and 93.83 percent in 2010. There was a slight decrease in this group over these years, of about 1.90 percent. People identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 2.17 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010, which is a rise of 32.72 percent. The Hispanic representation also saw growth, going up from 1.81 percent to 2.06 percent, a change of 13.81 percent. As for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there were no individuals in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 93.83% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.88% | 32.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.06% | 13.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |