Explore the Family Name Pitsch
The meaning of Pitsch
German: variant of Pietsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pitsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pitsch saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,210th most common, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 29,661st spot. This represents a -1.54% change in ranking position. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Pitsch surname increased from 764 in 2000 to 794 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly by -3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #29,661 | -1.54% |
| Count | 764 | 794 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitsch
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Pitsch surname, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant representation came from those identifying as White, making up 97.77% of individuals in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.84% in 2010. There was a small but notable increase in both Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. In 2000, no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, the figure rose to 1.01%. Similarly, those claiming two or more races went from 0.65% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also grew from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. There was no reported change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 95.84% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.51% | 132.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.88% | 35.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |