Explore the Family Name Ouzts
The meaning of Ouzts
Altered form of German Utz, from a pet form of the personal name Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Ouzts in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ouzts has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,569th most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 19,628th position by 2010, marking a 5.7% decrease. However, the number of people carrying the Ouzts surname remained relatively stable, with a small increase from 1,370 in 2000 to 1,374 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,569 | #19,628 | -5.7% |
| Count | 1,370 | 1,374 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ouzts
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Ouzts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 87.81% to 86.03%. The Black community saw a modest growth from 9.71% to 10.26%. The largest change was seen in the Hispanic ethnic identity which nearly doubled from 0.88% to 1.67%. Those who identified with two or more races also increased from 0.95% to 1.38%. No individuals with the last name Ouzts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.81% | 86.03% | -2.03% |
| Black | 9.71% | 10.26% | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.67% | 89.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.38% | 45.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |