Explore the Family Name Politz
The meaning of Politz
German: 1. habitational name from any of several places so named, of Slavic origin (see Policar). 2. from a pet form of the personal name Hippolitus (see Hyppolite).
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How common is the last name Politz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Politz surname has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,997, but by 2010, it had slipped to 53,667—a decrease of 19.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during the same period, from 449 to 385, marking a decrease of 14.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reflected this decreasing trend, dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #53,667 | -19.27% |
| Count | 449 | 385 | -14.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Politz
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Politz surname is most commonly associated with the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with the Politz surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.15% over this decade. The Hispanic population with the Politz surname saw a small increase, rising to 1.56% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. No changes were observed among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Politz surname bearers during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.4% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |