Explore the Family Name Mitz
The meaning of Mitz
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for amaker of caps, from Yiddish mits ‘cap’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Morry, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mitz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mitz has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,481 and dropped to 63,698 by 2010, representing a decrease of 14.81%. The count of people with this surname also declined from 346 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, marking a reduction of 9.54%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population dipped from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decline of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #63,698 | -14.81% |
| Count | 346 | 313 | -9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitz
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes for individuals with the surname Mitz from 2000 to 2010. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease among those who identify as White, from 80.06% in 2000 to 78.27% in 2010, a change of -2.24%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.6% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010, a considerable growth of 35%. Those who identify as Black saw a minor increase from 15.61% in 2000 to 15.65% in 2010, a change of 0.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.06% | 78.27% | -2.24% |
| Black | 15.61% | 15.65% | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.51% | 35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |