Explore the Family Name Nitz
The meaning of Nitz
1. East German: from a Slavic-influenced (compare Nitsch) pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Nyč (see Nitsch). Some characteristic forenames: German Benno, Kurt, Erwin, Gerhardt, Guenter, Gunter, Hans, Hertha, Klaus, Lothar, Manfred, Wendelin.
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How common is the last name Nitz in the United States?
The surname Nitz, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in rank popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from 11,671 to 11,746. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.28%, from 2,463 to 2,667 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively steady, with only a minor decrease of 1.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,671 | #11,746 | -0.64% |
| Count | 2,463 | 2,667 | 8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.9 | -1.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nitz
In terms of ethnic identity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Nitz identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.74% in 2000 to 95.01% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw significant increases, from 0.61% to 0.82% and 0.97% to 1.46% respectively. The Hispanic representation was stable at around 1.83%-1.84%, while the percentage of Black decreased from 0.61% to 0.52%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a substantial increase from 0.24% to 0.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 95.01% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.84% | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.46% | 50.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.82% | 34.43% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.52% | -14.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.34% | 41.67% |