Explore the Family Name Peltz
The meaning of Peltz
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pelz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Polish, Czech, Slovenian, and Croatian Pelc, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Peltz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Peltz" has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peltz was ranked as the 13,175th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 2,126 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 11,865, with a rise in count to 2,639 individuals, indicating a growth rate of 24.13 percent. The proportion of people named Peltz per 100,000 population also increased by 12.66 percent, from 0.79 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,175 | #11,865 | 9.94% |
| Count | 2,126 | 2,639 | 24.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.89 | 12.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peltz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were slight changes in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Peltz between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with numbers decreasing slightly from a proportion of 94.92 percent in 2000 to 94.09 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase in proportion, from 3.53 percent in 2000 to 3.60 percent in 2010. There were notable increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, with the latter group experiencing a significant jump from 0.71 percent in 2000 to 1.44 percent in 2010. Data for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities remained constant, with no individuals identifying as such in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 94.09% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 3.6% | 1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.44% | 102.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.64% | 14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |