Explore the Family Name Patz
The meaning of Patz
1. German (also Pätz): from a pet form of the personal name Peter or Paul. Compare Paetz. 2. German: from Pazzo, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name meaning ‘fight’. 3. East German (of Sorbian origin): topographic name for someone living near a village bake oven, Lower Sorbian pjac.
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How common is the last name Patz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Patz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Patz ranked 22,222 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to the rank of 24,572. This represents a change of -10.58%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased slightly from 1,083 in 2000 to 1,017 in 2010, a decline of -6.09%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k individuals similarly fell by -15.0%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #24,572 | -10.58% |
| Count | 1,083 | 1,017 | -6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.34 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patz
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Patz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers of this name identified as White in both 2000 (95.20%) and 2010 (94.59%). However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.22% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010, indicating a change of 77.03%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease (-10.91%), dropping from 0.55% in 2000 to 0.49% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races fell significantly from 1.57% to 0.79%, a change of -49.68%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.59% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.93% | 77.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0.79% | -49.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.49% | -10.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |