Explore the Family Name Reetz
The meaning of Reetz
German: habitational name from any of the places so named in the Prignitz region, Rhineland, and West Prussia, probably of Slavic origin, or alternatively from Reetze in Hanover district, the westernmost Slavic area in Germany.
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How common is the last name Reetz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reetz has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 14,033 in terms of popularity and had been associated with approximately 1,971 individuals, reflecting a proportion of 0.73 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank slid to 15,418, with roughly 1,900 individuals bearing the name. This represents a drop in popularity by 9.87% and a decrease in count by 3.6%, signifying a reduced proportion of 0.64 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,033 | #15,418 | -9.87% |
| Count | 1,971 | 1,900 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.64 | -12.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reetz
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Reetz as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been notable shifts over the decade. The majority of those with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.26% in 2000 to 95.21% in 2010. During the same period, an increase was observed among those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, from 0.46% to 0.63%, and Hispanic, from 1.17% to 2%. A significant rise was also seen in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 0.66% to 1.32%. Interestingly, while no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were recorded in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 0.37% and 0.47% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.21% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2% | 70.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.32% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.63% | 36.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |