Explore the Family Name Pilz
The meaning of Pilz
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or metonymic occupational name for a gatherer or seller of mushrooms, from Middle High German bül(e)z, German Pilz ‘mushroom’ (from Latin boletus). 2. German: variant of Pils, an occupational name for a furrier, from Middle Low German pils, pels ‘fur, fur coat’. Compare Piltz. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Horst, Otto, Dietmar, Erna, Franz, Gertraud, Guenter, Gunther, Hanns, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Pilz in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pilz underwent minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell slightly from 30,292 in 2000 to 33,121 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.34%. The total count of individuals with this last name also decreased by 5.21% from 729 to 691 during the same period. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 14.81%, from 0.27 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #33,121 | -9.34% |
| Count | 729 | 691 | -5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Pilz shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities among the bearers of this name in the year 2000; however, in 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a slight presence at 0.87%. People identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a decline of 52.32% from 1.51% to 0.72%. The predominance of the White ethnicity remained relatively stable with a negligible drop of 0.66% from 96.3% to 95.66%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 41.46% from 1.23% to 1.74%. American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities did not appear in either census year for the surname Pilz.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.66% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.74% | 41.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0.72% | -52.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |