Explore the Family Name Moretz
The meaning of Moretz
German: variant of Moritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moretz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moretz has experienced slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Moretz name ranked 14,395 in terms of popularity and slightly fell to 14,532 in 2010, resulting in a minor decrease of 0.95%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the Moretz surname rose from 1,906 in 2000 to 2,051 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 7.61%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the Moretz surname saw a minor decrease of 1.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,395 | #14,532 | -0.95% |
| Count | 1,906 | 2,051 | 7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.7 | -1.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moretz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Moretz has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 1.78% between 2000 and 2010, falling from 96.01% to 94.30%. Meanwhile, those recognizing themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 229.03%, rising from 0.31% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic Moretz population grew by 33.17%, and those identifying with two or more races increased by 30.53%. There were no changes noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Moretz surname group during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 94.3% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.73% | 33.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.71% | 30.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 1.02% | 229.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |