Explore the Family Name Rotz
The meaning of Rotz
German (Rötz): habitational name from any of the places so named in Bavaria, and Styria, Austria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rotz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rotz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rotz was ranked 18,025 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 20,076, marking an 11.38% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 1,427 in 2000 to 1,331 in 2010, reflecting a 6.73% decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 15.09%, shifting from 0.53 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,025 | #20,076 | -11.38% |
| Count | 1,427 | 1,331 | -6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.45 | -15.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotz
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rotz identify as White. In 2000, 95.66% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.69% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.91% in 2000 to 0.53% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanics with this surname dropped from 2.80% to 2.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 96.69% | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.03% | -27.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.53% | -41.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |