Explore the Family Name Puetz
The meaning of Puetz
German (Pütz): see Putz 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dietmar, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Puetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Puetz saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Puetz ranked as the 20,055th most popular surname with a count of 1,237 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, despite a small increase in count to 1,251, the rank had slipped to 21,019, marking a change of -4.81. The proportion per 100k also witnessed a decrease from 0.46 to 0.42 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,055 | #21,019 | -4.81% |
| Count | 1,237 | 1,251 | 1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puetz
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Puetz also experienced shifts during 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, there was a significant 97.75% increase in the Hispanic category, ascending from 0.89% to 1.76%. Individuals who identified as White remained the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 97.25% to 96.24%. The group declaring two or more races rose by 60%, whereas American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease of 46.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.24% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.76% | 97.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.04% | 60% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.48% | -46.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |