Explore the Family Name Scholtz
The meaning of Scholtz
German: variant of Scholz. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Annelies, Eberhard, Ewald, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Scholtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scholtz saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Scholtz ranked 19,503 in popularity but dropped to 23,852 in 2010, indicating a change of -22.3%. The count of people with the surname also decreased by roughly 17% from 1,281 to 1,059 over the same decade. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Scholtz per 100,000 people declined by 23.4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #23,852 | -22.3% |
| Count | 1,281 | 1,059 | -17.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.36 | -23.4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scholtz
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scholtz between 2000 and 2010. A majority of the people with the Scholtz surname identified as White, with a slight decrease of 0.67% during this period. The Hispanic representation experienced significant growth, increasing from 1.41% to 2.55%, an 80.85% rise. On the other hand, percentages of those identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either slightly increased or decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.97% | 92.35% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.55% | 80.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.36% | -13.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 1.32% | 5.6% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0.76% | -11.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.66% | -15.38% |