Explore the Family Name Schurtz
The meaning of Schurtz
German: variant of Schurz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Schurtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schurtz has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schurtz was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 263. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 72,105 and the count increased marginally to 270, indicating an overall popularity decrease of 3.55%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also experienced a dip from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #72,105 | -3.55% |
| Count | 263 | 270 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schurtz
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the surname Schurtz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a majority white association. In 2000, 93.92% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 92.96% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a decrease from 3.42% to 2.59%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Schurtz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category accounted for 2.59%. The categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant or were not represented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 92.96% | -1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 2.59% | -24.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |