Explore the Family Name Seidlitz
The meaning of Seidlitz
German: habitational name from a place so named in eastern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Dieter, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Seidlitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seidlitz showed a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133rd and by 2010 it had risen to 62,903rd, a change of 3.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.58% during this period, from 285 in 2000 to 318 in 2010. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #62,903 | 3.42% |
| Count | 285 | 318 | 11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seidlitz
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Seidlitz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.60% to 95.28% over this decade. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (3.14%) of individuals with the surname Seidlitz identified as Hispanic, an ethnic identity not recorded for this surname in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 95.28% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| 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% |