Explore the Family Name Retiz
The meaning of Retiz
Hispanic (mainly Mexico; Rétiz): perhaps an altered form of Spanish Retes, a habitational name from a place called Retes de Llanteno in Araba/Álava province (Basque Country).
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How common is the last name Retiz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Retiz has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 79,958th and by 2010 it moved up to rank 63,218, marking a change of nearly 21%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a considerable increase of approximately 43%, growing from 221 in 2000 to 316 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Retiz grew by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #63,218 | 20.94% |
| Count | 221 | 316 | 42.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Retiz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Retiz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, about 95.48% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, which slightly increased to 96.52% in 2010. There was a marginal decrease in those who identified as White from 3.17% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.48% | 96.52% | 1.09% |
| White | 3.17% | 2.85% | -10.09% |
| 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% |