Explore the Family Name Pietz
The meaning of Pietz
German: from a Slavic-influenced pet form of the personal name Peter. Compare Pietsch. Some characteristic forenames: German Milbert, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Pietz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pietz has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Pietz ranked 21424 in popularity with 1138 individuals carrying this surname, which represented about 0.42 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 23397, with a count of 1087, making it 0.37 per 100k people. This represents a decrease in popularity by 9.21% and a decline in the count by 4.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,424 | #23,397 | -9.21% |
| Count | 1,138 | 1,087 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.37 | -11.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pietz
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Pietz has also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, but this number declined from 97.36% in 2000 to 95.12% in 2010. The proportion of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also saw changes, decreasing by 21.43% and increasing by 110.48%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a small increase of 3.23%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname Pietz identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, each representing 0.74% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.12% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.21% | 110.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.64% | 3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.55% | -21.43% |