Explore the Family Name Statz
The meaning of Statz
German: 1. probably from Middle High German statzen ‘to stammer’, hence a nickname for someone who suffered from a stammer. 2. from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Eustacius. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hermann, Kurt, Matthias.
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How common is the last name Statz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Statz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Statz was ranked 22,555th in terms of popularity and decreased to 23,881st in 2010, marking a change of -5.88%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a minimal decline of -0.66%, going from 1,064 in 2000 to 1,057 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -7.69%, from 0.39 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,555 | #23,881 | -5.88% |
| Count | 1,064 | 1,057 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Statz
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts for those with the surname Statz. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained fairly stable, with a minor increase from 0.94% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. There was a significant growth in the proportion of those reporting two or more races, jumping from 0.56% to 1.14% — a 103.57% change. While a majority of Statz identifiers were White, this demographic saw a small reduction from 97.65% in 2000 to 96.03% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the Hispanic population, which increased from 0.75% to 1.61%, a change of 114.67%. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations reported no changes during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 96.03% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.61% | 114.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 1.14% | 103.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.95% | 1.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |