Explore the Family Name Shatz
The meaning of Shatz
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schatz, or Americanized form of this as a German name. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ephraim, Ilan, Kopel, Meyer, Yael, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Shatz in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shatz has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shatz was ranked as the 38,141st most popular surname in the United States, with 546 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 43,285th rank with only 499 individuals identified with this surname, marking an 8.61% decrease in count. The proportion of people named Shatz per 100,000 inhabitants also declined by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #43,285 | -13.49% |
| Count | 546 | 499 | -8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shatz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Shatz identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease of 1.06% in this group between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.27%, though they still represent a small fraction of the total. The Hispanic representation also saw a modest rise of 9.09%. However, there were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.59% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.4% | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.2% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |