Explore the Family Name Putz
The meaning of Putz
1. South German (Austria, Bavaria): topographic name for someone who lived by a well or a small pond, from Central German putze, Middle Low German putte (from Latin puteus) ‘pool’. 2. South German (Rhineland; Pütz): from pütz ‘well, pool’ (see 1 above), or a habitational name from a place so named in Luxembourg. 3. Austrian German: from a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart). 4. South German: nickname from a byname for the devil. Compare Butz. 5. Germanized form of Slovenian Puc, in part a cognate of one or more names above. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Frederika, Hans, Heinz, Kurt, Mathias, Matthias, Otto, Reiner, Viktor.
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How common is the last name Putz in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Putz has seen a slight decrease over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Putz ranked 13,759 in popularity and in 2010 it had slipped to 14,636, representing a change of -6.37%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 2,019 to 2,033, indicating a growth rate of 0.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,759 | #14,636 | -6.37% |
| Count | 2,019 | 2,033 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.69 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Putz
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Putz. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Putz surname identified as White, with a negligible decrease of -0.03% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.45% to 0.64%, marking a 42.22% increase. A smaller rise was seen among those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, with an increase of 14.49%. There was a significant decrease in the number of Putz individuals identifying as Hispanic, falling from 1.83% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010, a drop of 24.59%. No Putz individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 96.8% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.38% | -24.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.79% | 14.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.64% | 42.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |