Explore the Family Name Schiltz
The meaning of Schiltz
1. German: variant of Schilz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Compare Shiltz 1. 2. Germanized form of Slovenian Šilc: probably from a derivative of šiliti ‘to point, to sharpen (with an awl)’, applied as an occupational name for someone who used an awl (šilo in Slovene) as a tool. Compare Shiltz 2.
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How common is the last name Schiltz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schiltz has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,665th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 16,376th spot, a decrease of 19.84%. The number of people with the surname also declined during this period, going from 2,036 in 2000 to 1,758 in 2010, representing a drop of 13.65%. When considering the proportion per 100k people, the count fell by 20.0%, moving from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,665 | #16,376 | -19.84% |
| Count | 2,036 | 1,758 | -13.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.6 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schiltz
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the distribution of ethnic identity among people with the surname Schiltz. In 2000, the majority (97.59%) identified as White, and while this group remained the largest in 2010, its percentage fell slightly to 95.56%. During the same period, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 93.22%, rising from 0.59% to 1.14%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew by 71.43%, making up 2.28% of individuals with the surname in 2010 compared to 1.33% in 2000. There were no people with the surname who identified as Black in either year, while the Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared completely by 2010. Lastly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, accounting for 0.46% of all people with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.56% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.28% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1.14% | 93.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |