Explore the Family Name Stiltz
The meaning of Stiltz
German: variant of Stultz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stiltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stiltz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stiltz was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 64,559th spot. This represents an 8.59% decrease in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Stiltz surname fell marginally from 318 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, marking a 3.14% decline. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #64,559 | -8.59% |
| Count | 318 | 308 | -3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stiltz
Reflecting on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stiltz, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly used among White individuals. In 2000, 96.86% of those bearing the surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 97.08% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (1.57%) of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals bearing the Stiltz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.08% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |