Explore the Family Name Pritz
The meaning of Pritz
1. East German: from a short form of the personal name Pritzlaff, which is of Slavic origin. 2. East German: habitational name from any of several places called Pritz in Mecklenburg. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Pryca (and possibly also of some other similar or like-sounding Slavic cognate): from the personal name Pryca, derived from German Fritz. Compare Britz.
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How common is the last name Pritz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pritz has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 35,916th most popular in 2000, it fell to 50,196th by 2010, representing a decrease of 39.76%. In terms of raw counts, there were 591 individuals with this surname in 2000, but this number had decreased to 417 by 2010, translating to a drop of 29.44%. For every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.22 had the surname Pritz in 2000, but this proportion went down to 0.14 in 2010, a fall of 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #50,196 | -39.76% |
| Count | 591 | 417 | -29.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.14 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pritz
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pritz. As of 2000, the majority, at 95.43%, identified as White. This proportion slightly declined to 93.05% by 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation was nil in 2000 but increased to 1.20% in 2010. About 2.37% associated themselves with two or more races in 2000, which slightly decreased to 2.16% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 93.05% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.64% | 73.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 2.16% | -8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |