Explore the Family Name Peetz
The meaning of Peetz
German: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Peter. 2. possibly also a habitational name from Peetz in Brandenburg or Peetzig in Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Peetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Peetz surname has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,481 but dropped to 34,707 by 2010, indicating a -17.73% change in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 755 in 2000 to 651 in 2010, a -13.77% change. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname also saw a decrease of -21.43%, going from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #34,707 | -17.73% |
| Count | 755 | 651 | -13.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peetz
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnicity associated with the Peetz surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.35%), and this percentage slightly increased to 97.54% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 0% in 2000 but rose to 1.08% in 2010. Conversely, those who identified as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.06% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Those that identified as Hispanic went from 0.79% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.54% | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |