Explore the Family Name Piatz
The meaning of Piatz
German: unexplained. It originates from the former German settlements in southern Russia (now in Ukraine) and is not found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Wendelin.
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How common is the last name Piatz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Piatz has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Piatz ranked 75,466 in terms of frequency amongst all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped significantly to a rank of 110,825, demonstrating a drop of 46.85%. The actual count of individuals bearing the Piatz surname also diminished from 238 in 2000 to 159 in 2010, representing a reduction of 33.19%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Piatz surname per 100k population fell by 44.44%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #110,825 | -46.85% |
| Count | 238 | 159 | -33.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.05 | -44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piatz
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all individuals with the Piatz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this percentage was at a high of 98.32%, however, it saw a modest decrease of 1.48% over the decade, reaching 96.86% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname being associated with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those reporting two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 96.86% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |